A major study into helping new mothers stay smoke-free is being launched in Norfolk.

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are looking to recruit both pregnant women and new mums to test a new support package.

Working with women, their partners, and health professionals at the Norfolk Health Visiting Service, the UEA has launched BabyBreathe. Lead researcher Prof Caitlin Notley, from the university's medical school, said: “At the moment there is no routine support available to encourage new mums to stay smoke-free after childbirth.