Mums-to-be encouraged to quit smoking in Doncaster

By Stephanie Bateman
Published 27th Feb 2023, 15:38 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2023, 15:38 BST
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A team which supports new and expectant mums in Doncaster to quit smoking is raising awareness of the impact that smoking has on the health and wellbeing of their babies.

The Stop Smoking in Pregnancy and Beyond Team, run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), will be using No Smoking Day on March 8 to encourage smokers to quit.

The team is encouraging pregnant women and new mums to join its 12 week support programme which starst anytime during pregnancy and up to their babies first birthday.

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Emma Dickinson, RDaSH Team Leader, said: “We are letting pregnant women and their partners know that there is support available to help them to stop smoking. Having a new addition to a family can be a great opportunity to ditch the smoking habit. We offer one-to-one motivation support.”

For more call the Single Point of Access 03000 218997 and ask for the Stop Smoking in Pregnancy and Beyond Team.

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