E cigs and pregnancy, what's your views

[Adyr]

So this is my 3rd pregnancy, first time round when I tried to stop it resulted in high blood pressure though out and problems during labour because of that, scared I smoke 4 to 5 a day in my 2nd pregnancy and had a perfect 9 months and labour now pregnancy number 3 I tried to stop again and bam my blood pressure went up, iv now purchased an e cig and things are going well but a lot of people are telling me to stay clear that they could be worse I don't know what to do hellp

 

[Requiem33]

I'm no doctor. But I know what's in the juice and compared to burned tobacco and the other chemicals that the companies add it's unfathomable that it would be worse than cigarettes.

I think I would actually ask my Dr in this case. (well never have been nor ever will be pregnant, but anyways) Of course they will say quit smoking. Maybe the Dr will do some research on their own and give you some good news based upon what they learn.

In my opinion I think for me it's far safer than smoking.

 

[Jay-dub]

Tell your concerned friends that they should look up the MSDS sheets and compare the chemicals in cigarettes to the chemicals in vapor liquids. If they do, they may feel silly for not having the opposite perspective. As far as what you put into your body during your pregnancy, I won't speak for you.

 

[Jarbs]

nicotine IS harmful to a developing fetus so i would say don't vape in my non-medical opinion.

 

[jj2]

Congrats!!!

Talk to your doctor.

My personal advice is to stop using nicotine--remember what you put in your system goes into the babies.

If that is impossible for you then keep it very very very low mg.

Either way, I'd keep vaping to a minimum.

 

[Adyr]

I thought that myself but it's actually the nicotine that's causes the problem for the unborn baby, iv tried patches when pregnant so I didn't think there would be much difference, Iv already discussed it with my doctor and my blood pressure has went down from iv started my e cig so he didn't have much to say, it's other people and their views that was worrying me. Thanks

 

[Adyr]

I suppose I was just wondering if there was anybody on this site that actually vaped the hole way through or stopped during pregnancy with the e cig

 

[KurrptSenate]

I thought that myself but it's actually the nicotine that's causes the problem for the unborn baby, iv tried patches when pregnant so I didn't think there would be much difference, Iv already discussed it with my doctor and my blood pressure has went down from iv started my e cig so he didn't have much to say, it's other people and their views that was worrying me. Thanks

If your doctor doesn't have a problem with it I'm sure I would take his opinion over someone who knows nothing on the subject

 

[Sdh]

Hi ADYR! It is a good question and hard to reply. I suggest reading this page with an open mind. Effects of Nicotine During Pregnancy: Human and Experimental Evidence
My personal thoughts are irrelevant since I cannot make your choice. I will say that vaping would/could be a lesser risk on the developing fetus.

BTW your not the only one that presents with high blood pressure. I have read numerous papers on folks who had normal BP readings. After quitting nicotine the BP raises considerably. Some people state that it may take up to 30 days to normalize within the system. However, for some it never goes away. They end up on a anti-high blood pressure medication.
Edit: BP means blood pressure. Not big pharma. LOL

 

[KjAthena]

Pay attention to your Dr not anyone else....high BP can be dangerous to pregnancy. Wishing you the best