Can E-cigarettes Be Used During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding

It is well known that smoking during pregnancy is detrimental to the health of mother and baby. But did you also know that vaping during pregnancy and breastfeeding is risky? E-cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, e-pens, e-cigarette pens, or water tanks) are also not a safe way to quit smoking during pregnancy.

Although the number of people smoking traditional cigarettes has declined in recent years, the growing popularity of e-cigarettes could undermine that progress -- and could expose babies to smoking's harmful chemicals.

E-cigarettes are battery-powered cigarettes that convert chemicals, including nicotine, into vapors that are then inhaled. Nicotine is addictive and can damage the brain and lungs of a developing baby. E-cigarettes may also contain other substances that can be harmful to a developing baby, such as heavy metals, flavorings, and cancer-causing chemicals.