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Smoking cessation - Management
How do I manage a pregnant or breastfeeding woman who wants to stop smoking?
The preferred management is referral to an intensive support service, such as the NHS Stop Smoking Services.
- For women who do not want referral:
- Offer practical advice and follow up to help them stop smoking.
- Advise stopping without using any drug treatment for women who feel confident they can manage without.
- For women able to stop smoking but who are likely to relapse without treatment, offer nicotine replacement therapy.
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