Smoking while pregnant exposes you and your unborn child to an increased risk of serious health problems. Passive smoking can also affect you and your unborn child.
Australian studies showed that about 9 per cent of women smoked during pregnancy in 2019Quitline counsellors have helped many pregnant women stop smoking.
You can also talk with your doctor or maternity care team and make a quitting plan together.
If you smoke while you are pregnant you are at increased risk of a wide range of problems, including miscarriage and premature labour.
Babies whose mothers smoke during pregnancy are at higher risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), having weaker lungs and having an unhealthy low birth weight.
Low birth weight babies are at greater risk of death and are more vulnerable to infection, breathing difficulties and long-term health problems in adulthood.
Stopping smoking completely as early as possible during pregnancy best protects your health and the health of your baby.