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 Smoking myths
People will offer up some incredible reasons and excuses to carry on smoking - such as smoking helps you lose weight or makes you look older. Most of them, including the ones below, are totally untrue..
 Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
This is a gum containing nicotine, one of a range of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. NRT helps people to give up smoking by reducing their withdrawal symptoms. People use NRT to help them..
 Smoking and pregnancy questions and answers
"What’s wrong with smoking during pregnancy?"
Poor health for the mother
* Miscarriage
* Bleeding
* Nausea
Poor health for the baby
* Reduced birth weight. Easier for mum..
 Smoking during pregnancy faq
Is it too late to stop? Isn’t the damage already done?
Smoking is harmful throughout your pregnancy. However, it’s never too late to stop as your body repairs itself very quickly. Stopping smoking..
 What is zyban? can anyone use zyban?
What is Zyban?
Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride) is an alternative to nicotine replacement products and is only available on prescription. It works by suppressing the part of the brain that gives the..
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 Stop smoking during pregnancy,tips
Simple suggestions that can go a long way to help you stop smoking during pregnancy.
1. Ask yourself - ’Why do I smoke?’
Write down your reasons. Many women think cigarettes help them relax. In..
 Secondhand smoke and children
Find out more about how secondhand smoke affects babies and children. The effects of secondhand smoke on children can be more serious because their bodies are still developing.
A high percentage o..
 Helping someone to quit smoking
I’d like to help someone close to me give up – how can I go about this?
It’s difficult to persuade anyone to stop smoking. It has to be the smoker themselves who decides that he or she wants to giv..
 What are the dangers of smoking during pregnancy?
What are the dangers of smoking during pregnancy?
Smoking while pregnant has been linked to:
* Premature birth
* Miscarriage
* Low birth weight
* Still birth
* Co..
 Can anyone use nrt?
Can anyone use NRT?
Although NRT is suitable for most adults, smokers with heart or circulatory conditions should consult their doctor before using it. For most people, using NRT is much safer than c..
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