| Smokefree Pregnancy |
No matter what stage of pregnancy you’re at, even if you’re just thinking about trying for a baby, stopping smoking is the most important thing you can do to give your baby the best start. It will also help improve your own health too.
Get the facts so that you can make the choice for you, your baby and your family. Sometimes choosing to stop smoking can feel difficult, with information and support you can do it. You’re not on your own – we are here to help you.
For you and your baby, it’s never too late to quit, or too early to become a smokefree family! |
| Last Updated 19-04-10 |
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| Benefits of going smokefree |
Pros
- There'll be less chance of my baby being born underdeveloped or poorly,
- I'll be free of feeling guilty,
- I'll have a healthier, happier pregnancy,
- I'll have more money to spend on baby things,
- I'll have more energy
- Everybody will stop nagging me- and staring at me,
- I'll be free!
Cons
- I don't know how I'll cope with stressful times,
- I'll feel left out with everyone around me smoking,
- I don't know how I'll cope with cravings,
- I've tried so many times before and gone back to smoking,
- It's my body! I'm sick of other people telling me what to do,
- I'm worried I'll put on loads of weight,
- I enjoy smoking!
Where does that leave you now?
- On a scale of 1-10, how important is it for you to stop?
- Why's it important?
- On a scale of 1-10, how confident do you feel about stopping?
- What makes you feel confident?
- Are your scores high enough for you to give it a go?
- What would make them higher?
Are you…..
- Not ready?
- …not sure?
- …thinking about stopping?
- …up for giving stopping a go?
What's available to help me quit?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy -
Many health professionals believe that NRT is a much safer option for a growing baby than the 4,000 chemicals they are exposed to if you smoke. The nicotine in NRT is thought of as 'clean' nicotine and is present in smaller doses than the amount taken in when smoking. Using NRT makes the chance of a successful quit attempt higher.
Support & advice
You don't have to do it alone, hundreds of people in Manchester are trained to help you.
Ok, I'm interested, what now?
Start by contacting any of the following:
- Your midwife
- Your GP
- Your practice nurse
- Your health visitor
- Your sure start worker
- Your pharmacist
Or contact us at the Manchester Stop Smoking Service for an appointment to see one of our specialist advisors.
Telephone: 0161 205 5998 |
| Last Updated 19-04-10 |
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