
Stop Smoking
Stopping smoking in pregnancy has an immediate effect and prevents conditions such as small for gestational age babies, prematurity, stillbirth and many more. The earlier a pregnant woman stops smoking, the better.
HPSS role:
• Establish the smoking status of pregnant women. Carbon monoxide testing (CO) is part of routine care
• Identify and support pregnant smokers
• Provide specialist smoking support in pregnancy though to the postnatal period
• Discuss behavioural support and provide access to treatment prescriptions
• Support for family members
• Smoke free homes advice
• Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) advice
Also:
• Boost motivation to quit
• Praise and reaffirm