Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life. It can be difficult to stop smoking, but it’s never too late to quit.

Every cigarette you smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, many of which are dangerous, so smoking when you are pregnant harms your unborn baby. Cigarettes can restrict the essential oxygen supply to your baby. As a result, their heart must beat harder every time you smoke.

We know that it can be difficult to stop smoking. But we also know that you want to give your baby the best possible start in life. Find helpful NHS information and advice here.

Work out how much money you could save by stopping smoking with this NHS calculator.