Influence of exposure to nicotine during pregnancy on the learning and memory for adult offspring

Ma, Xing-Dui; Li, Bei-Ping; Han, Yuan; Tian, Yunping; Wu, Liang; Wang, Hang

doi:10.3892/etm.2018.5687

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“…9,32 Animal studies have demonstrated that prenatal nicotine exposure interferes with the formation of synapses and axons along with other neuromolecular functions resulting in problems with neurodevelopment and cognitive functioning. [28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36] In addition to specific neurobehavioral effects, animal research has demonstrated systemic effects of prenatal nicotine exposure on physical health resulting in increased systemic inflammation and impaired pulmonary functioning. 37,38 In addition to nicotine, prenatal e-cigarette use exposes the mother and fetus to flavoring chemicals and humectants, typically propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin.…”

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Electronic Cigarette Use During Preconception and/or Pregnancy: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Concurrent Mental Health Conditions

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Journal of Women's Health

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Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are increasing in popularity in the United States. Prior prevalence estimates of e-cigarette use in pregnancy range from 1% to 15%. Materials and Methods: We assessed prevalence of e-cigarette and conventional cigarette use during preconception or pregnancy in a large sample of racially/ethnically diverse, low-income pregnant women via telephone survey (2015)(2016)(2017)(2018) and compared sociodemographic characteristics and mental health conditions. Results: Of 1365 pregnant women surveyed, 54 (4.0%) reported e-cigarette use (regardless of other tobacco use), 372 (27.3%) reported conventional cigarette use without e-cigarette use (conventional cigarette use), and 939 (68.8%) reported no tobacco or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product use during the preconception period and/or pregnancy. Seventy-four percent of women using e-cigarettes reported also using conventional cigarettes. Women who used e-cigarettes were more likely to report high school education or greater, income <$30,000, White race, and non-Hispanic ethnicity than women who used conventional cigarettes. Women who used e-cigarettes were more likely than women who used conventional cigarettes or no tobacco/NRT to report symptoms of depression. Women who used e-cigarettes and women who used conventional cigarettes were more likely than women who used no tobacco/NRT to report a history of severe mental health conditions, alcohol use during pregnancy, and marijuana or other drug use during preconception. Conclusions: In this sample, 4% of women used e-cigarettes during preconception and/or pregnancy and most also used conventional cigarettes. Increased efforts by providers to screen for tobacco (including use of e-cigarette) and polysubstance use and to provide cessation services could improve outcomes of mothers and children.

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