Support to help you and your baby stay as healthy as possible

Stopping smoking during pregnancy can feel difficult — especially if you’re already managing stress, pressure, or challenging circumstances.

At Basch Helps, we want to approach this topic with care, honesty, and support.

👉 If you smoke, you are not alone — and help is available without judgement.

Every positive step you take can make a difference to both your health and your baby’s development.

⚠️ Why Smoking in Pregnancy Can Be Harmful

Smoking affects how oxygen and nutrients reach your baby.

When you smoke:

• Carbon monoxide reduces oxygen levels in your blood
• Nicotine affects your baby’s development
• Harmful chemicals pass through the placenta

👉 This can make it harder for your baby to grow and develop safely.

Potential Risks Include

• Low birth weight
• Premature birth
• Increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth
• Breathing problems after birth
• Higher risk of infections

👉 These risks can feel worrying, but stopping smoking at any stage can reduce them.

❤️ How Basch Helps Can Support You

At Basch Helps, we understand that smoking is often linked to:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Daily pressures
• Financial hardship

We can support you by:

• Offering a safe, non‑judgemental space to talk
• Helping you access NHS and local services
• Supporting your emotional wellbeing
• Being alongside you while you navigate change

👉 You don’t have to face this alone.