Pregnancy & Vaping

[Deamon L. Scaduz]

My girlfriend and I might be trying to get pregnant in the next few months. So my question is, does anyone know of any complications that can come with vaping while pregnant? Is nicotine bad for development? Would it be safe to vape 0mg if there are risks associated with nicotine? Any advice is helpful, but I realize most people here aren't doctors.

 

[l0stm4n]

who knows man, either way would you really be willing to push it?
play it safe, and no more "vaping" and "pregnant" in the same sentence.

 

[l0stm4n]

who knows man, either way would you really be willing to push it?
play it safe, and no more "vaping" and "pregnant" in the same sentence.

 

[Orobas]

inb4turdstorm

Vaping is probably safer than smoking, for MOM. And perhaps smoking contains other chemicals that may reach the fetus. I won't say vaping while pregnant is safe, but I would really suggest weaning to zero nic before then, because I've also heard that quitting nicotine mid pregnancy is also stressful for the unborn.

 

[Ryedan]

I read somewhere a while back that nicotine has some negative impact on the fetus. Sorry, but I can't remember the details other than it did not make much of an impression on me at the time (which means it probably did not have much of an impact on the fetus ... someone please correct me if I'm wrong here). I am not a doctor. My opinion is that vaping zero nicotine juice is better than smoking for both the baby and Mom. If zero nic juice would lead to smoking for Mom, I would prefer she vape with nic.

 

[Satava]

Smoking decreases the blood oxygen levels which is bad for the baby, also Nicotine is transfered in-utero. If you don't want your baby vaping xxmg of Nic, there's your answer.

I'd give it a try with reducing her Nic down to 0 before pregnancy and if she's having a really crappy day a 0 Nic vape should be much better than xxmg of Nic or even smoking.

 

[ScottP]

Really too much nicotine (or caffeine, or alcohol, or many prescription meds for that matter) can cause the newborn to have withdrawal symptoms after birth. As for vaping 0 Nic, there have been zero studies done on this topic. Ideally mom should be on prenatal vitamins and healthy food. However, if the choice is vaping or smoking, I would still go with vaping....as infrequently as possible and with the lowest nic as possible.

 

[Pathology]

My fiance is pregnant now. She was a smoker. Her doctor actually encouraged vaping over smoking.

Take that as you will. My fiance stopped everything altogether though because she was afraid it could be bad either way...which is good in my opinion.

I'd personally say the same thing that is to be said about vaping in general. The healthiest thing you can do is stop everything. Vaping is better for you than smoking, but not doing either is better than anything.

 

[Talyon]

Personally I'd refrain from Vapeing nic for sure, however there's just no evidence or study's available to say Vapeing of any kind is safe at this time for pregnant women. We know it's not as bad as smoking that's all. I'll say way better. I'm not a doctor, so please use caution as I'm sure u well with anything your ingestion etc.....

Congrats if pregnancy occurs.

 

[Lundyb]

Well I'm not medically qualified, but I know you're not supposed to smoke when pregnant, millions of babies turn out fine when the mother smoked during the pregnancy, millions have been affected by it, Vaping isn't as bad as smoking, but there may still be risks, just looked up about it there and official medical sites say not to use nicotine inhalers while pregnant, so I imagine vaping is the same concept. If she's going to do something, I guess vaping is better than smoking, but going cold turkey from nicotine would probably be the best solution

 

[Deamon L. Scaduz]

You all confirmed what was already in my head. My girlfriend was never a smoker (except on stressful days), and she picked up vaping for the flavors when I started vaping to quit. So now instead of smoking on those stressful days she vapes a 6-12mg, but I don't see her having an issue dropping to 0mg.

Also, I might actually encourage 0mg vaping with her. I read somewhere that PG was once pumped into hospital air systems because it kills airborne pathogens. With here being prone to getting sick easily, it would be a good idea to keep from getting sick while pregnant.

 

[wv2win]

One of my daughters is a Labor and Delivery RN in a teaching hospital. They actually encourage their patients who smoke to switch to vaping. Doing neither is probably the best option but from what my daughter has told me, doctors at her hospital much prefer their patients to vape.

 

[bilbobaggins30]

Here is what I would say to that. Sure vaping is better than smoking, but irregardless nicotine is still a toxin, any way you look at it. Personally, I would have her quit ASAP, because we have a higher tolerance to nicotine, than a growing baby in a womb does. I am sure it does not take much to harm the unborn baby. Have her switch to 0mg nicotine, and she can still vape then. I would avoid any nicotine ingestion once she is pregnant however. Quit with her, it makes it easier...