Pregnancy is a time when women often think about quitting smoking. If you are currently smoking, the best thing you can do, is to quit! Smoking during pregnancy increases the risks to your health and to your growing baby’s health. Information on this topic is found in ‘Take the first Steps towards a Smoke-Free Beginning’ – a Booklet for Moms on Smoking, Second Hand Smoke and Quitting'. Some topics include:
For additional information on smoking in pregnancy, and to obtain tips and support for quitting and for making your living spaces smoke-free, see The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy English / Français.
For pregnant and postpartum women, their partners, and household members - the health unit offers one-on-one support through intensive tobacco cessation counselling (with specially trained public health nurses).
Pregnets
Smokers Helpline or call 1 877 513-5333
Motherisk or call 1-877-327-4636 (Alcohol and Substance Use Helpline)
For more information on healthy pregnancies, and prenatal health resources and supports in Simcoe Muskoka, please contact your health care provider or speak to a public health nurse through Your Health Connection at (705) 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.
