Early Pregnancy and no help/support?

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I am 4 weeks 6 days pregnant, I'm 25 and have smoked for 13 years. My baby was planned but I hadn't quit smoking because I'd convinced myself I'm unable to have children (long story).

I only found out I'm pregnant two days ago and I'm really struggling to stop smoking. The doctors keeping passing me off to local things like the livewell scheme and they are unresponsive. All stop smoking things have 'consult your GP if pregnant' on them.

The GP has also told me I can't have a midwife appointment until 9 weeks, so start of August. I'm terrified if I can't stop smoking and get the help and support I need I'm going to lose this baby. I'm paranoid constantly that I'm going to miscarry.

Has anyone else had a similar experience or any tips on how I can deal with feeling so left unsupported? 😣

I've never smoked but could you go to your pharmacy - I'm sure they offer smoking cessation support. There may be a product that you can use to help you. Also I'd be looking on YouTube - there will definitely be things there to help give up smoking. I used things on YouTube to help me get over a fear of flying. Good luck! Do it for YOU and your Baby!

Hi OP, i quit smoking over a decade ago and didn't find the GP particularly helpful even then. As pp said, pop into your pharmacy, look on YouTube, check our recommended books/e-books.
You have to want to do it. There is no quick fix or miracle solution from the GP or midwife.

The first midwife appointment is always between 8 snd 10 weeks so that sounds about right.