Mothers who smoke increase the risk of miscarriage, still birth and cot death. Their babies are more likely to be born prematurely, to be of low birth weight and have breathing, feeding and health problems at birth.

Although the earlier you stop the better, giving up smoking at any time will benefit your own and your baby's health. Don't forget, it is also important to avoid passive smoking.

For further information on quiting see the links below:

NHS

www.smokefree.nhs.uk tel: 0800 022 4 322 or 0800 0169 0169

Quit

www.quit.org.uk tel: 0800 00 22 00

Niquitin

www.niquitin.co.uk

Nicorette

www.nicorette.co.uk