Quit Logo

Donna's story

Did you know the minute you decide to quit, you improve both your life and your family's lives? Quitting before or during pregnancy can improve your child's health outcomes.

A woman walks down a city road

Donna's setting out on her quitting journey.

I started smoking when I was 14 years old and I am now 24 and I am very determined to stay a non-smoker - I have been quit for six days today. I feel fresh all the time since I fully quit. I am quitting now because my husband and I want to start trying for our first child very soon and I will be able to conceive better and have a healthy pregnancy.

It was hard at first (irritability/ mood swings) but so rewarding now! I am excited to start my smoke-free journey and to have better health!

"You can quit smoking if you set your mind to it and use your own determination and strength."

Need support now?

Contact Quitline

Speak directly with a trained quit specialist. Our counsellors are available to provide immediate support, personalised quit plans, and answer all your questions.

Get in contact with Quit

Hear from others just like you

Man smiling in park

Thomas' story

I really wanted to stop smoking, but quitting felt hard. I needed an approach that would work for me. I removed smoking from the normal routines in my life.
Read more
Rick is standing outside in a park speaking to the camera

Rick's story

Rick won’t deny the challenges he faced while quitting smoking, but once he quit, he felt that anything in life was possible.
Read more
A man in an apron smiles as he leans towards the camera

Rob's story

Rob spent 10 years trying to quit for good. How did he do it? With oranges and his might.
Read more
A man in a shopping centre

Peter pushed through the struggles

Peter discusses how he turned his life around, from a pack a day smoker to having no cigarettes at all
Read more
See all stories