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.

Put your thoughts and feelings into words. You could do this offline by picking yourself up a notebook, or online by starting a blog.

It may be easier to confide anonymously in others than it is to share your feelings with your friends and family. Online forums are full of likeminded people.

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.

Smoking has probably become linked to many of your day-to-day activities, such as commuting to and from work or meeting up with friends.

Smoking doesn't just damage your health, your looks can really suffer too. Take a photo of your teeth every day to see how they become gradually brighter.

Rather than leaving it until the last minute, any time a craving strikes, use the time to pick out a few potential names for your baby and do some research.

Avoid contact with your regular smoking partners. If someone invites you for a cigarette, have an excuse prepared to avoid the big “I’ve quit” discussion.

Many gym classes are designed specifically for people at different stages of pregnancy. Speak to a healthcare professional to find out what you could be doing.

Bleep tests are a common way for sports coaches to assess fitness levels - your maximum oxygen intake will increase as the health of your lungs improves.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that aims to help you manage your smoking habits by changing how you think and act.

Your heart rate is a noticeable thing you can track between and during cravings. Find out what your average is, and how different situations bring it up or down.

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

Well done, you made it through seven days without smoking! This isn't time to get complacent, but you can afford to give yourself a pat on the back.

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.