Summary:

«E-cigarettes are as safe to use as nicotine patches for pregnant smokers trying to quit, and may be a more effective tool, researchers have revealed.»

«Smoking in pregnancy can increase the risk of outcomes including premature birth, miscarriage and the baby having a low birth weight. But stubbing out the habit can be a struggle.»

«“Many pregnant smokers find it difficult to quit with current stop smoking medications including nicotine patches and continue to smoke throughout pregnancy,” said Dr Francesca Pesola, an author of the new study who is based at Queen Mary University in London.»

Article written by Nicol Davis.

16|05|2022

Source:

The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/16/e-cigarettes-as-safe-as-nicotine-patches-for-pregnant-smokers-trying-to-quit