Benefits of Stopping Smoking in Pregnancy
Benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy
When you quit, the benefits begin almost immediately—for both you and your baby.
- Within 24 hours harmful gases like carbon monoxide leave your body and your baby’s.
- Reduced complications in pregnancy and birth.
- Healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby.
- Lower risk of stillbirth.
- Lower chance of premature birth and the associated breathing or feeding difficulties
- Reduced risk of low birth weight—babies of smokers are on average 200g lighter.
- Lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome SIDS (cot death).
- Better long‑term health for your child – babies of parents who smoke are likely to suffer from asthma and other illnesses
Plus you will have…
- More money for you and your baby
- More time with your family
- Less stress and anxiety
- Better long‑term health