There is free, specialist support available across London for pregnant women who want to stop smoking.

NHS Stop Smoking Services

These services offer:

• One‑to‑one support
• Personalised quitting plans
• Regular check‑ins
• Advice on managing cravings

👉 Support is designed to work around your needs and pace

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

You may be offered:

• Patches
• Gum
• Lozenges or inhalators

👉 These are safer alternatives to smoking and can be recommended by healthcare professionals during pregnancy.

Midwife and Maternity Support

Your midwife can:

• Talk openly with you about smoking
• Refer you to stop smoking services
• Support you throughout your pregnancy

👉 You will not be judged — their role is to support you.

🤝 Who Can Help You Stop Smoking

You don’t have to do this on your own.

You can speak to:

• Your midwife or maternity team
• Your GP
• A pharmacist
• Local stop smoking advisors
• Support services through NHS or local councils

👉 Even one conversation can be the first step.