Pregnancy is a time to take care of yourself. If you are healthy and happy during pregnancy, you are more likely to be relaxed during the birth and after your baby is born.
Smoking during pregnancy is bad for you. It is also bad for your baby and bad for your purse. The average smoker spends £1,750 a year on cigarettes.
By stopping smoking you could have over £1,000 extra to spend during your pregnancy.
Give yourself a chance!
Evidence shows that people are four times more likely to quit smoking if they get support from local NHS stop smoking service.
What support can I get?
With the right support you can give yourself a healthier, wealthier pregnancy.
In your area, there are specially trained stop smoking advisors who provide friendly, practical advice and support for pregnant women like you who are thinking about quitting.
To get the help you deserve, ring the NHS West Sussex stop smoking service on 01903 708000.
Free, regular, one-to-one support and information is available from stop smoking advisors who are trained to help pregnant women.
Can I get help with cravings?
You and your advisor will discuss you options for using Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as lozenges and gum.
Can I get help in between support sessions?
Yes. A telephone support service is available to answer any questions you have and advise you on coping with cravings. You can also contact your stop smoking advisor when you need extra help.
What if your family wants help as well?
Your advisor can support your family too, whether they want to quit themselves or learn how to help you achieve your goal.
We’ll put you first
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We understand how difficult it can be to stop smoking
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We won’t tell you what to do, but we’ll help and support you to achieve your goal
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We're not hear to make you fell guilty or lecture you
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We’ll listen to you
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As part of the NHS, we are committed to helping women like you have the best possible pregnancy
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We’ll put you first
Local stop smoking service
For free partial advice and support to help you stop smoking, call your local NHS stop smoking service. We can put you in touch with your nearest stop smoking advisor.
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West Sussex Stop Smoking Service: 01903 708000
The helpline is usually staffed weekdays 9.30am to 4.30pm. Outside of these times please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as we can.
For more information about the local support available visit www.westsussexpct.nhs.uk
NHS Pregnancy Helpline
Specialist advice and support when going smokefree during pregnancy is also available by calling the national NHS helpline on:
- 0800 169 9 169 (12 noon - 9pm)
