Smoking When Pregnant

Smoking is harmful throughout pregnancy. However by stopping, you and the baby will benefit immediately.

Women who smoke during pregnancy have:

25% higher chance of miscarriage
33% higher chance of still birth
Increase risk of cot death
Increase risk of premature birth
Increase risk of baby having chest infections, asthma, recurrent ear infections and colds
Increased risks of complications of pregnancy such as high blood pressure, intermittent bleeding and poor intrauterine growth

Women who stop smoking during pregnancy will benefit from:

less morning sickness
fewer complications
a more content baby after birth

Specialist Smoking and Pregnancy Service

As pregnancy is such an important time to stop, we offer a specialist stop smoking service for pregnant smokers, partners and their families who want to stop smoking. Our specialist stop smoking midwife can offer you a one to one home visit (or alternatively agreed venues) to give advice, support throughout pregnancy and quick access to smoking cessation treatments such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (as appropriate).

For further information ring the Herefordshire Stop Smoking Service on 01432 383567 or speak to your GP or midwife.