Tobacco dependency (smoking) in pregnancy
Smoking in Pregnancy
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. Access free NHS resources, to help you quit here.
Smoke free app
Want to quit smoking?
The best way to quit is quitting with a friend or partner with the support of a specialist advisor. However if this isn’t for you, we are providing free access to all features in the award winning Smoke Free App (RRP £90). Smoke Free have helped half a million people to quit smoking, maybe they can help you too.
Click the link below to start your journey to a smoke free family.
E-cigarettes in pregnancy
North East stop smoking services:
Darlington
Call 0800 802 1850 or visit darlingtonstopsmokinghub.org.uk.
Gateshead
Call 0191 433 3058 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/SmokefreeGateshead
Hartlepool
Visit www.hartlepool.gov.uk/stop-smoking-support
Newcastle
Call 0191 269 1103 or text 07809 105837, or visit www.newcastlestopsmoking.org.uk
North Tyneside
Call 0191 643 7171 or visit www.activenorthtyneside.org.uk/stop-smoking
Northumberland
Call 01670 813135 or visit www.northumbria.nhs.uk/stopsmoking.
County Durham
Call 0800 772 0565 or visit www.smokefreecountydurham.co.uk
South Tyneside
Call 0191 424 7300 or visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/35947/Stop-smoking.
Stockton
Call 01642 383819 or visit www.nth.nhs.uk/stopsmoking
Middlesbrough
Call 01642 727579 or visit www.stopsmokingsouthtees.co.uk.
Stop Smoking South Tees, Redcar and Cleveland
Call 01642 727579 or visit www.stopsmokingsouthtees.co.uk.
Sunderland: Sunderland Stop Smoking Service
Call 0800 169 9913 / 0191 5671057 or visit www.stopsmokingsunderland.nhs.uk
Additional Resources to help you quit
Fresh
Fresh is a comprehensive programme aimed at making the problems caused by smoking a thing of the past for our region. Click on the links below to read guidance from Fresh, on how to quit smoking while you’re pregnant.
- Find out about smoking during pregnancy and the benefits of quitting here.
- Stop smoking aids can help you stop smoking and manage nicotine withdrawal cravings. Find out more here.
- e-Cigarettes can help you control how much nicotine you need to help with cravings and other withdrawal symptoms. Find out more here.
Test your breath
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas which you can’t see or smell but which is dangerous to you and your baby. Smoking is one way you and your baby can be exposed to carbon monoxide. Click on the button below to read more and find out how to test for CO.