The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has
recommended that women should be tested for carbon monoxide found in
cigarettes during antenatal appointments and be provided with help to
quit if levels are too high. The hope is that this will provide an opportunity to educate women on the dangers of smoking whilst pregnant and to direct them towards the best place to get help with quitting. Women should be referred to specialist services who deal specifically with pregnant women who want to quit smoking. Read more
here
