The Truth Initiative. Quitting nicotine while pregnant: Answers to five frequently asked questions. 22 Jan 2026
https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/quitting-smoking-vaping/quitting-nicotine-while-pregnant-answers-five-frequently

Five Questions addressed in this short article:

• Why is it so important to quit smoking before or during pregnancy?
• Is it safe to use e-cigarettes or oral nicotine pouches while pregnant?
• Is it safe for pregnant people to use nicotine replacement therapy to help them quit?
• Why is it important to stay tobacco-free even after giving birth?
• Where can people find additional resources about quitting smoking while pregnant?

Comment: Quitting smoking and avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke is vital during pregnancy for the mother and her developing child. This article describes why this is the case and the kind of US resources available to mother and child. Eliminating exposures from tobacco/nicotine and alcohol consumption, as well as other dangerous drugs, is critical to ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Stephen Hamann