Make Smoking History
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
Make Smoking History helps people who want to quit smoking find information, tools and stop smoking support in Greater Manchester.
Stopping smoking can be tough, but it has lots of benefits.
Stop smoking in pregnancy
Give your baby the best start in life. Every cigarette contains over 4000 chemicals. Although it is difficult to quit, cigarettes can restrict vital supply of oxygen to your baby.
There are many benefits to not smoking when pregnant.
- It reduces the risk of complications in pregnancy and birth
- You are more likely to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- Your baby is less likely to be born too early and have breathing, feeding and health problems that often go with being premature
- Your baby is less likely to be born with a low birth weight. Babies of smokers are, on average, lighter than other babies, which can cause problems during and after labour. For example, they are more likely to have problems keeping warm and are more likely to get infections
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
Not smoking will also help your child later in life. Children of parents who smoke are more likely to develop asthma.
Nicotine replacement therapy
If you are unable to stop smoking without nicotine, NRT (Nicotine replacement therapy) is an option. You can read more about this on the NHS website.
You can also the National Smokefree helpline on 0300 123 1044 from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking
In recent years, e-cigarettes have become a very popular stop smoking aid in the UK.
To find out more about E-Cigarettes and quitting smoking, visit the NHS website.
