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Many Pregnant Women Unaware of the Risks of Electronic Cigarettes

More and more people are using electronic cigarettes.  While e-cigarettes are often touted as being safer than tobacco-containing cigarettes, there is fierce debate among experts as to whether this is actually the case.  There is [...]

By |2015-08-25T14:35:22-04:00August 24th, 2015|Nicotine, Perinatal Substance Use, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on Many Pregnant Women Unaware of the Risks of Electronic Cigarettes

You Asked: Is Smoking While Breastfeeding Safe?

This is one of the most common questions sent in to our website.  Many women ask if it is safe to smoke while they are breastfeeding.  Smoking is relatively common during pregnancy, with about 10% of all women smoking at some point during their pregnancy. The rates are even higher among women with psychiatric illness.  While many women may be able to stop smoking or reduce their intake during pregnancy, most women resume smoking during the postpartum period.  And women who suffer from postpartum depression are at even higher risk for smoking relapse.

By |2021-09-13T08:41:24-04:00February 11th, 2015|Nicotine, Outcomes, Perinatal Substance Use, You Asked|Comments Off on You Asked: Is Smoking While Breastfeeding Safe?
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