Smoking and pregnancy: 10 steps to stopping

6. Change your routine. As the months go by, you'll probably be occupied with different things. Now is the perfect time to break your 'cigarette routine'. Avoid going past the shop where you normally buy cigarettes. If you usually smoke at lunchtime or with a group of friends in the pub, go somewhere else and do something different.

7. Don't use a crisis or a special celebration as an excuse for 'just one' cigarette. There's no such thing - one cigarette leads to another, and another, and another...

8. Start planning some special treats with the money you have saved. How about making an appointment at the hairdressers, indulging in a bottle of luxurious bath oil or buying something special for your new baby.

9. Take one day at a time. Each day without a cigarette is good news for your health, your baby - and your purse.

10. If you are finding it tough, call the NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline on 0800 169 9169. There you'll find trained counsellors who will listen to you and offer support. The calls are free and confidential.

Although there are many stop smoking products and methods available, most ex-smokers quit without using any of them. Not all of the products are suitable if you are pregnant. Always discuss the options with your doctor or midwife.