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ArticleWorld journal of clinical pediatrics2026

Vaping during pregnancy and its impact on neonatal outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Maneeth Mylavarapu, Sree Mahathi Chavali, Ananya D Buddharaju, Sruthi Veldurthy, Pratyusha Cheruvu, Abhinav G Parikh

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Maneeth MylavarapuDepartment of Cardiology, Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute, Glenview, IL 60026, United States. dr.maneeth.mylavarapu@gmail.com.
Sree Mahathi ChavaliDepartment of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States.
Ananya D BuddharajuDepartment of Pediatrics, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad 500038, Telangāna, India.
Sruthi VeldurthyDepartment of Pediatrics, Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghanpur 501401, Telangāna, India.
Pratyusha CheruvuDepartment of Pediatrics, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad 500003, Telangāna, India.
Abhinav G ParikhDepartment of Neonatology, New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States.

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Abstract

backgroundVaping during pregnancy is becoming more prevalent, with nearly 7% of individuals using e-cigarettes. This increase may result from tobacco companies targeting younger users with e-cigarette marketing, similar to their strategies with traditional tobacco. While e-cigarette use continues to rise, evidence regarding its effects on neonatal outcomes remains inconsistent.

aimTo examine research on the connection between vaping during pregnancy and negative neonatal outcomes, exploring the potential adverse effects.

methodsAccording to PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a thorough review of studies from PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science for eligible studies that reported on vaping during pregnancy and its effects on neonatal outcomes, including low birth weight (LBW), preterm birth (PTB), and small for gestational age (SGA). We utilized binary random-effects models to estimate pooled odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). A

resultsA total of 14 studies with 523273 pregnant women were included in the analysis. Of them, 3840 (0.7%) vaped during pregnancy. In comparison to pregnant women who did not vape, neonates born to those who vaped had significantly higher odds of LBW (OR: 1.60; 95%CI: 1.23-2.09;

conclusionVaping during pregnancy is significantly associated with adverse neonatal outcomes, LBW, and SGA, emphasizing the potential risks of vaping during pregnancy and highlighting the necessity for public health initiatives to increase awareness and develop preventive strategies.

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Low birth weightMeta-analysisNeonatal outcomesPreterm birthSmall for gestational ageVaping

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