When should I stop smoking while pregnant?

It is never too late to quit. Quitting at any time during pregnancy is likely to reduce the bad effects of smoking on your baby. Myth #7: If I stop smoking, then I'll gain too much weight. Fact: Many women are afraid of gaining weight when they quit smoking. If this sounds like you, pregnancy might actually be a good time to quit smoking. read more

Sadly, smoking during pregnancy even increases the risk of your baby dying during the first few years of his life by up to 40 per cent (NICE 2010). So quitting is a really important step to take now. The good news is that, no matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, quitting now will help to protect your baby. read more