A study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that the regular use of nicotine-replacement products, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine patches, during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor pregnancy outcomes. The study, published in the journal Addiction, analyzed data collected from over 1,100 pregnant smokers attending hospitals in England and one stop-smoking service in Scotland. The results suggest that the use of nicotine-containing aids to stop smoking in pregnancy appears safe and that the risks of smoking during pregnancy are due to other chemicals in tobacco smoke rather than nicotine. The findings provide important evidence to guide decision-making on smoking cessation during pregnancy.
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E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy, trial finds
