Pregnancy affects the smoking medications available to you so chat with an expert – a doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

If you find yourself mindlessly reaching for cigarettes every time your guard is down, you may need a physical reminder to stop you in your tracks.

A change in appetite can be one of the first things a quitter notices. A large meal topped with a rich dessert saps the energy you need to resist cravings

Exercise doesn’t have to mean changing into shorts and getting sweaty, there are plenty of exercises you can do without even moving from your seat.

You might have noticed over the past few months that the smoking triggers you expected didn’t actually match those you experienced. Put together a new list.

Try a recipe to start enjoying your new and improved palate. Choose one that takes a lot of skill and concentration to help keep your mind focussed.

Your skin is a great indicator of your overall health, so when you quit you should keep an eye on disappearing wrinkles and healthier skin.

Cleaning is a very cathartic exercise, and a great cravings distraction. Commit yourself to the task, and do it properly to get an end result to be proud of.

Instead of reaching for your cigarettes, have a copy of your ultrasound photo in your pocket which will instantly make you think again.

People often smoke not because they need to, but because it fills a gap whilst they wait for something, which could be time spent in a much better way.

Yoga, the umbrella term for various physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines, can help fight some of the symptoms that might tempt you back into smoking.

Think of something you’ve always wanted to learn, and commit to it. Use the time that you would have spent smoking to expand your skills.

With all that money you’re saving from not smoking, you’ll be able to afford to splash out on making a really special room for your little one.

Getting out in the fresh air may be just the change of scene you need to stop thinking about smoking, whilst getting in some much needed exercise.

Combining a non-smoking environment with a visual distraction is a good way to beat the cravings, whether on your own or with a group of smoke free friends.

Not just the ones in your laundry basket. Give your jeans, coats and scarves a thorough wash to rid them of smoky smells.

Forever seems a long time, so take it slowly, setting small manageable goals like not smoking before breakfast, or quitting for a week, then two, and so on.

Knowing what kind of smoker you are helps you to assess the right approach or medication to take to help increase your chances of success.

Smoking is often part of a routine which involves commuting and lighting up during breaks. For the first few days, it may be easier to change your environment.