Alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaping and pregnancy

Maternity and neonatal

Information and support to prepare you for pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenting.

Alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaping and pregnancy

Additional help for pregnant women and their families.

Alcohol and pregnancy

If you're planning a pregnancy or think you could become pregnant, the safest approach is to not drink alcohol.

Drug use and pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, trying, or could become pregnant, it’s best to avoid any drugs.

Smoking and pregnancy

If you're planning a pregnancy or think you could become pregnant, stop smoking as this can be harmful to you, your u...

Vaping and pregnancy

Vaping is not harmless. If you have never smoked, do not start vaping.