Vaping while pregnant can change your baby’s skull shape — even without nicotine
Exposure to vaping during pregnancy can affect baby’s development in womb
- A study on pregnant mice suggests that vaping, even without nicotine, could alter a baby's skull shape in the womb.
- Researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine found that exposure to the liquid ingredients propylene glycol and glycerol, used in e-cigarettes, led to these developmental changes.
- The study surprisingly revealed that a mixture with a higher percentage of glycerol, often considered a safer alternative, caused more significant skull changes than expected.
- The affected mouse pups showed a consistent narrowing and slight shortening of facial and cranial features, along with a reduction in weight.
- The findings raise concerns about the safety of nicotine-free vaping products for pregnant individuals, particularly young adults, and underscore the need for further research.