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Smoking in pregnancy

Stopping smoking during pregnancy is the most effective way of ensuring that your child has the best start in life. Although it can be tough to stop smoking, there is plenty of help available locally.

The benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy include:

• you will reduce the risk of complications in pregnancy and birth
• you will reduce the risk of stillbirth
• your baby is less likely to be born too early and have to face the additional breathing, feeding and health problems that often go with being premature
• you are more likely to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby
• your baby is less likely to be born underweight
• you will reduce the risk of cot death, also known as sudden infant death syndrome

For further information on local maternity services please visit
Northamptonshire Maternity Services.

Last updated 31 May 2024