Researchers at the University of East Anglia have helped develop a text messaging service to help pregnant women quit smoking and improve the health of their baby. MiQuit provides free text message support for users, sending information and advice directly to their phone. The support is tailored to each user and their lifestyle, ensuring everyone who signs up get the support they need to quit. The service has been developed by experts at UEA and the University of Cambridge, and has now been commissioned by Norfolk County Council’s Public Health team. Users can sign up for the MiQuit service from their mobile phone, and they will receive a series of text messages asking questions about their ... [Read more]