The Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends:
- No smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy, for either the mother or the unborn or newborn baby.
- Smokers have a higher chance of having miscarriages, stillbirths, premature babies and babies who are smaller at birth.
- You can protect the health of your children by creating and maintaining second hand smoke-free spaces, at home in the car and in the community.
- Going smoke free sets an extremely important example for your children.
- Becoming smoke-free can extend your life, even if you are over 60 years of age.
- There is help available if you are struggling to become smoke-free, it can be really difficult, so don’t be afraid to ask for help and support from family, friends and your healthcare provider
For more detailed information contact the The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Lung Association of Ontario.