Pregnant women who switch from smoking cigarettes to exclusively using vapes are exposed to significantly lower levels of certain toxic chemicals, according to new research led by scientists at City St George’s, University of London. The study, published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, is the first to rigorously compare exposure to harmful substances from smoking and vaping during pregnancy, providing crucial data as more pregnant women turn to e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid.
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Riverside has shed light on the potential risks of vaping during pregnancy, particularly when using e-cigarettes containing the flavor chemical menthol. The findings, published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, suggest that even low concentrations of menthol could adversely affect early stages of embryonic development.
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