Smoking Cessation
Smoking in pregnancy is one of the major contributors to stillbirth.
Every cigarette has an immediate negative effect on the baby. Carbon monoxide replaces some of the oxygen in the blood, and nicotine also reduces the flow of blood through the umbilical cord.
Quitting at any time during pregnancy reduces the harm to the baby. Collaboration between the woman and the healthcare professional regarding how challenging this can be and what advice and support is available is vital to support quitting.
Health Professionals
- Smoking Cessation Position Statement
- Smoking Cessation: Care Pathway for Clinicians
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manual
- How to use the CO Monitor (piCObaby Smokerlyzer) - Video
- Smoking Cessation – Step 1 Ask: Talking with women about smoking cessation - Video
- Smoking Cessation – Step 2 Advise: Discussing the benefits of smoking cessation with women KEEN to quit - Video
- Smoking Cessation – Step 2 Advise: Discussing the benefits of smoking cessation with women RELUCTANT to quit - Video
- Smoking Cessation – Step 3 Help: Providing help for women on smoking cessation - Video
For Families
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