Pregnancy & Smoking in Tayside

This course is designed for individuals residing, working, or volunteering in Tayside who wish to learn more about quitting smoking and the support services tailored for pregnant individuals in Tayside. Participants will have increased knowledge of the pharmacy support available, medication and the Tayside financial incentive scheme .

By the end of the session, participants will have increased knowledge of:

• Health risks associated with smoking and how it affects pregnant individuals and their unborn child
• Advantages of quitting smoking for the pregnant individual, the unborn child, and other household members
• How to access or direct individuals to the NHS Tayside
• Quit Your Way smoking cessation service
• The financial smoking cessation incentive scheme offered by NHS Tayside
• Available Nicotine Replacement Therapy and its proper usage
• NHS Tayside's guidance on Vaping during pregnancy.