Frontiers Publishing Partnerships Prenatal nicotine exposure during pregnancy results in adverse neurodevelopmental alterations and neurobehavioral deficits Vaping and Pregnancy journeyworks.com Women who vape are more likely to have low birthweight babies, study shows UCLA Many people think vaping is a safer option during pregnancy. But both smoking and vaping can affect a baby's oxygen, growth, and development. Here are some risks every expecting parent should know..