The use of vaping continues to increase, including women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Here at MotherToBaby we review the newest studies and gather current information to answer the question, “What do we know about vaping and pregnancy?” For the purpose of this blog, I am going to focus on nicotine vaping. What are ENDS (vapes)? Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) describe a variety of products including: For ease, we will call them all vapes for the rest of the …
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Animal Bites During Pregnancy: What Should You Do?
Pregnancy comes with plenty of surprises but getting bitten by a nonvenomous animal like a dog, cat, or squirrel is not on the top of the list. The good news is that most animal bites can be managed safely during pregnancy. Knowing what to be concerned about can help protect both you and your developing baby. When Are Animal Bites a Concern in Pregnancy? Most concerns after an animal bite are related to the possibility of an infection. Animals have bacteria in their mouths, and even …
