Vaping and pregnancy
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Vaping is not harmless. If you have never smoked, do not start vaping.
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Know the facts about vaping and pregnancy
Vaping is not harmless.
If you have never smoked tobacco
Do not start vaping. Nicotine is addictive and may be harmful to developing babies. If you vape, the best thing for you and your baby is to stop vaping.
If you have tobacco dependence
Vapes may be less harmful to lung health for non-pregnant people than tobacco. However, we do not yet know how vapes affect your health when pregnant, or the health of babies as they grow in the womb.
Smoking tobacco and vaping at the same time is more harmful than smoking or vaping alone.
About vapes
Vapes are regulated in the UK but they are not currently licensed as a stop smoking aid. If you choose to use a vape to help you quit smoking tobacco it is important to ensure you buy one from a reputable retailer to minimise the risk of harm.
Important: We're here to help
We can support you to stop vaping and provide free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) which is safe to use during pregnancy and helps to manage nicotine withdrawals.
Important: Vaping information from NHS inform
Vaping addiction soon takes hold - vapes that contain nicotine can quickly become harmfully addictive.
Dangers of vaping during pregnancy - we do not know how vaping affects you when you’re pregnant or how it will affect your baby.
About vapes (e-cigarettes) - research into the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes is still quite new.
Important: No Smoking policy
NHS Highland operates a No Smoking policy within its grounds and premises. Please respect this. It is now illegal to smoke in the grounds of any NHS Highland hospital and you may be fined £50. This policy applies to all patients, staff and visitors.
Nicotine replacement therapy is available within all hospital wards, which you can access this as an inpatient if required. Get local help to stop smoking.
Alcohol is also forbidden on NHS Highland grounds.
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