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Stopping smoking in pregnancy means that:

• The risk of complications in pregnancy and birth is reduced
• Pregnancy and the baby is more likely to be healthier 
• The risk of stillbirth is reduced
• Babies are less likely to be born prematurely
• Babies are less likely to be born with a low birth weight
• The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as 'cot death', is reduced