This sheet is about exposure to cigarette smoke in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is in cigarette smoke? Cigarette smoke is made of gases and tiny particles that are released when cigarettes are burned. It has over 4,000 chemicals including nicotine, arsenic, lead, and carbon monoxide. When you breathe cigarette smoke into your lungs, the …
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Marijuana (Cannabis)
This sheet is about exposure to marijuana in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is marijuana? Marijuana is a mix of dried leaves, seeds, stems, and flowers from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Some other names for marijuana are pot, weed, and cannabis. The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), …
Carbon Monoxide
This sheet is about exposure to carbon monoxide in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a gas. It has no color, smell, or taste. Small amounts of carbon monoxide are typically found in our bodies and in the air we breathe. Larger amounts of carbon monoxide can be released from poorly working fuel burning …
Bupropion (Wellbutrin®)
This sheet is about exposure to bupropion in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is bupropion? Bupropion is a medication that has been used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. Brand names of bupropion include Aplenzin®, Forfivo®, and Wellbutrin®. Bupropion is also sold under the brand name Zyban® as an aid to quit smoking. For …
E-cigarettes (Vaping)
This sheet is about exposure to e-cigarettes in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are e-cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid solution into a fine spray (aerosol) that you inhale (breathe in), like you would inhale tobacco smoke from a traditional cigarette. E-cigarettes are known by …
