{"id":498,"date":"2022-08-21T20:19:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T19:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/maternity\/smoking-alcohol-and-drugs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-29T11:37:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T10:37:43","slug":"smoking-alcohol-and-drugs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/maternity\/smoking-alcohol-and-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Smoking and pregnancy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to both mother and baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The choices you make when you are pregnant affect your baby\u2019s health as well as yours. Now you\u2019re pregnant, there has never been a better time to stop smoking. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no safe amount when it comes to smoking. Any amount damages your health and your baby\u2019s. Cutting down or switching to low-tar cigarettes isn\u2019t enough. The safest thing is to stop smoking completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find more information in Ready, Steady, Baby:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking and pregnancy | Ready Steady Baby! (nhsinform.scot)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving up smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that you do not have to do this on your own. There\u2019s lots of free help available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage you to contact the local NHS Lothian teams directly if you want to self-refer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh<\/strong>– 0131 286 5113<\/p>\n\n\n\n

East Lothian & Midlothian<\/strong>– 0131 537 9914<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Lothian<\/strong>– 01506 651 829<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lothian pages on NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iQuit: stopping smoking when you\u2019re pregnant (publichealthscotland.scot)<\/a>: This booklet will help you, along with your midwife and your local Quit Your Way service. If you have any questions or want more information, call Quit Your Way Scotland free on 0800 84 84 84 to speak to an expert, or visit Stopping smoking | NHS inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no known safe limit of drinking during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people will tell you that having the odd drink when you\u2019re pregnant is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The safest option is to stop drinking when you\u2019re trying to get pregnant or as soon as you know you\u2019re pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on alcohol in pregnancy, see NHS Inform Ready, Steady, Baby<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drugs and Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re pregnant, taking drugs can seriously affect you and your baby\u2019s health. Sometimes this can be lifelong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a baby can be a positive reason to make changes to your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on taking drugs in pregnancy, see NHS Inform Ready, Steady, Baby<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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