Benefits of Going Smoke-Free in the First 3 Months of Pregnancy

Benefits of going smoke-free in the first 3 months of pregnancy

• Lower SIDS risk
• Healthy birth weight A healthy weight means less sickness.
• Less labour complications and a better chance of a safe birth for both bub and mum.
• Lower risk of miscarriage.
• Lower risk of premature birth, mum less likely to deliver bub too early.

Benefits of going smoke-free later in pregnancy

• Healthier birth weight.
• Bub practicing breathing movements.

Benefits of going smoke-free during postpartum

• Increase breastmilk supply, makes feeding bub easier.

Quitting anytime will give bub the best chance at a healthy life!

Want help?

Have a yarn with your Doctor or Aboriginal Health Worker, or call QUITLINE on 13 7848.