Vaping during pregnancy harms offspring even without nicotine, study finds
Maternal vaping exposure in rats caused weight gain, memory loss, and premature aging in offspring, even when nicotine was absent.Summary
A new study using a rat model demonstrated that maternal exposure to vaping during pregnancy causes significant health consequences in offspring, including weight gain, memory loss, and signs of premature aging that persist into simulated middle age. Researchers found that both the e-liquid base solution and nicotine contributed to harm, with cognitive impairment being worse in offspring exposed to higher vaping power settings (30 watts). Specifically, the e-liquid base solution was linked to blood vessel impairment, independent of nicotine. The study highlights that vaping during pregnancy, with or without nicotine, causes lasting damage, suggesting that non-nicotine vaping may carry cardiovascular risks comparable to traditional smoking.
(Source：Oncology Central)
