0mg Vaping and Pregnancy

[CentroniX]

Hi! New guy here, lurking for the last two months or so... I've searched the threads here and other sites and can't find anything on this topic specifically.

I got in to eCigs when I received one for Father's day. I put it down mid-July, but picked it back up again this weekend, and today marks my 72 hour analog free anniversary. Yay! I'm excited and proud of myself!

To the point: My wife is about twenty weeks along with our second bundle of joy. She's been a 10-15 a day smoker (Camel Turkish Royals) for the last ten years or so. She quit completely with our first pregnancy, but she's had a very hard time this round. She'll have days where she doesn't have any, and other days 2-3 throughout the day. This is partly why I'm back on the eCig; I'm probably very much to blame as I kept smoking once we found out this time, and the temptation was too hard for her, especially after a stressful day of chasing a six year old around!

I'm wondering if I should get her setup to start vaping 0mg to see if that can't suffice her habit enough to get her by. My concern is that while I'm quite sure vaping is much better than an analog and I would recommend it to anyone, we do have to admit that there isn't extensive studies done on them and what we're inhaling. I'm willing to chance it personally, but who's to say there isn't one single vapor byproduct that wouldn't be harmful to an unborn child in development? I would not want to force that on anyone, especially a child!

So what are your thoughts? Obviously, the ultimate would be to not do either at all. I'm sure some of you will bash her right off the bat for having a smoke or two while pregnant, and that's fine, I can accept that and am not proud of her for doing it although I can relate to her addiction. But if you were pregnant, or your wife was, and you had to choose between smoking an analog here or there, or having a cart of 0mg VG-based juice, which option would you take and for what reasoning?

I appreciate and value everyone's comments here, such a great wealth of information and great people!!

cent

[Judge Mental]

Hi cent...

Wow... that's really a tough yet interesting question.

Without question, the best thing to do would be neither.

That said, if I were faced with the dilema and I just couldn't kick the cigarettes; I would choose the unknowns of the e-cig rather than the known carcinogens and poisons in cigarettes. One of the dangers of that is if one feels it's not as harmful, they might be apt to do it more often. I would try to tough it out and if I just couldn't get past the addiction, I'd take a puff from the e-cig to attempt quell the craving and then put it right down again.

This is in no way condoning either in this situation.

Best wishes to you and your family.

[dragonpuff]

Even though we don't really know what effects vaping could have on an unborn child, it's undoubtedly much safer than smoking.

If she can't stop the habit, i agree that vaping 0mg liquid might help, but i'd suggest that she uses a strong flavor with a good throat hit so it feels more like smoking.

Its possible that the withdrawal from nicotine will be hard on her, so weaning her off slowly might be safer. Whatever you decide to do, talk to your OB/GYN. He/she would know better than anyone on this forum what's best for your wife and baby.

Congratulations

[jimik]

No.. she needs to quit smoking and not vape. There are too many unknown factors involved with a developing fetus to play the guessing game here. Sorry for the lecture, I hate being an ass.

Head over to the health section and spend a few hours researching. I also agree with Dragonpuff regarding the OB/GYN

[CentroniX]

No.. she needs to quit smoking and not vape. There are too many unknown factors involved with a developing fetus to play the guessing game here. Sorry for the lecture, I hate being an ass.

Head over to the health section and spend a few hours researching. I also agree with Dragonpuff regarding the OB/GYN

No problem on the lecture, I fully expected it! And I couldn't agree more that she needs to quit, but that's easier said than done! I know I couldn't do it on my own, and that's without the hormonal changes, not being able to see my feet, not being able to get comfortable, not sleeping more than a few hours at a time, all while working and taking care of a six year old. I'm not trying to make excuses for her, nor condone her actions; But I know the grips of addiction even without the additional stresses.

We have spoken with her OB/GYN. Like any other doctor, she informed us of the potential risks with her continuing to smoke, and suggested she quit. She said she had never heard of an eCig and therefor couldn't speak to the potential risks with them. For a $15 co-pay, we found out exactly what we already knew!

I've done some preliminary research here and elsewhere. While I can find references to fetus development with nicotine and other carcinogens, I can't find anything relating to propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin inhalation and pregnancy. In fact, I'm to the point where I think they probably don't even exist!

In a perfect world, we would ALL simply just put down the cigarettes and not even vape; Hell, we'd never even start to begin with. But most of us don't live in that world.

[maryjo]

Congratulations!! I agree with the others that your wife should not smoke or vape - but if she has to do something I think that vaping would be safer than smoking. My concern with vaping is any damage that may be happening to my lungs. I'm not worried so much about the chemicals in the bloodstream - I just don't think there are that many. That being said, if your wife must do one or the other (I sooooo understand), my opinion is that vaping would be less dangerous for your baby.

[rhoneil]

imho
if my wife were pregnant, im sure she would agree, the best thing she should do is not smoke or vape. If she had to do one, vape. but im sure the nicotine would make it to the unborn child. could be wrong, it wouldnt be the first time. So if you had to vape, 0mg would be preferred over the lowest amount she needed.

rho

babies are cute

[jimik]

In a perfect world, we would ALL simply just put down the cigarettes and not even vape; Hell, we'd never even start to begin with. But most of us don't live in that world.

I understand how hard it is, but it is not about either of you now. You have the responsibility to ensure that child does not suffer any long term effects. Aauhrg.. I hate telling people what to do.. Especially using a guilt trip to do so. It goes against my nature. I'm honestly sorry for this. But I can in no way suggest an untested product on pregnancy to you. Nor can I offer you lenience on smoking..

Being a parent is hell.. But having a healthy child is well worth the effort. I hope I don't catch hell for saying this.

[Fisherman]

You mentioned that you had done some research. What was the position with patches/gum in relation to pregnancy? Is it recommended or not? That might be a (poor) alternative, assuming it was safe. Having said that, I have to agree with others about potential nicotine dependancy being passed on, as other addictions have been shown to do.

[Stephaniems]

The only thing Id worry about on the vaping is the flavorings, no clue if flavorings can cause birth defects see if she can vape unflavored or something, but if she can't quit smoking well she doesnt need to beat herself up to much lots of babies have been born to mothers that smoked. I'm sure im gonna get some flack for that opionion but just cause you have a womb doesnt mean its any easier to quit smoking.