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Why avoid vaping pregnant?

The NHS already advises against vaping during pregnancy, mainly because most vapes contain nicotine. Nicotine is known to harm developing babies. This new study on vanillin adds another potential reason for caution, suggesting other chemicals in vapes could also pose risks to early development.

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