E-cigarettes and Vaping
During your pregnancy you'll be supported to use an e-cigarette as an aid to quit, if you choose one.
E-cigarettes are 95% safer than smoking tobacco and vaping is preferable, according to Office for Health Improvement and Disparities UK.
Risks to your unborn child from exposure to e-cigarette ingredients are not fully known yet, but studies are taking place to provide more information.
Using gum or patches when pregnant
There are several safe and effective products you and your partner can get for free. Contact the Stop Smoking Service for more information.
Cutting down isn't enough
Each cigarette or roll up contains around 4,700 chemicals. As soon as you quit, you'll be reducing the damaging effects smoking has on your baby.
I know people who smoked during pregnancy and had a healthy baby
All pregnancies are different, but you can ensure your baby has the best start in life by kicking the habit.