Reducing your exposure to cigarette smoke is the most important thing you can do for you and your baby’s health.
This may be by quitting smoking yourself or reducing your exposure from others, by asking smokers not to smoke in the home, car or in front of you.
Once you stop, the carbon monoxide clears from your bloodstream and that of your baby, allowing a good flow of oxygen to support their growth and development.
Your midwife can discuss options to help you quit, and will refer you to a local stop smoking service. To find out more about the free support available, call the NHS Smokefree helpline on 0300 123 1044 (England only). Or visit the Smokefree website at www.smokefree.nhs.uk