According to an announcement from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) on October 24th, starting from the end of 2022, the NHS will launch a smoking cessation program for pregnant women in England. The program will first be implemented in Anglia and will be expanded to Cambridge University Hospital in March 2023. Doctors in these two areas will receive special training to assist pregnant women in quitting smoking during their pregnancy. Currently, 30,000 babies have already been born in smoke-free environments.
Priscilla, a 36-year-old mother of three, successfully quit smoking with the support of Peterborough City Hospital during her third pregnancy.
I have many reasons for wanting to quit smoking, I hope for the best environment for my daughter to grow up in. The weekly visits have been greatly beneficial, testing my carbon monoxide levels and witnessing the progress I have made, I feel proud. Initially, I didn't think the pregnant smoking cessation program would be effective, but I have found it to be 100% successful, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to quit smoking.
The smoking cessation program offers a range of face-to-face meeting locations, including homes, clinics, and even local coffee shops. It also provides support through video contact. The team shares information about smoking-free households and the benefits of quitting in a fair manner.
Debbie Garner, a British smoking cessation treatment expert and midwife, stated:
Quitting smoking during pregnancy is one of the best things a mother can do for her child. We understand that this is extremely challenging, which is why we have created this service to help establish smoke-free households and environments. This includes offering free nicotine replacement therapy suitable for pregnancy and providing ongoing support to prevent relapse.
We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.
Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn
Notice
1. This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.
2. The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.
3. This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.
4. Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.
Copyright
This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.
For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com
AI Assistance Disclaimer
This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.
We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com
