Liverpool Drops Smoking Rates in Pregnancy | Liverpool News

Liverpool’s smoking rate among pregnant women has plummeted to just 4.6% by 2025–2026—surpassing the national target of 5% and marking a stunning 72% drop over ten years. This faster decline than the UK and Northwest regions highlights a powerful community effort, driven by maternity services, stop-smoking teams, and, most importantly, the determination of women and families. Health officials stress that no amount of smoking during pregnancy is safe, warning of serious risks like miscarriage and low birth weight. With dedicated support at Liverpool Women’s Hospital and the Smokefree Liverpool service, every woman is encouraged to reach out—no matter how late in pregnancy—to help ensure healthier starts for every baby. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cac6e286a92ee6e