Vaping poses risks to unborn babies – health professionals warn
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October 27, 2026
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Vaping during pregnancy can increase the risk of preterm labour and serious complications for newborns, Registered Nurse at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Asantyia Johnson, has warned.
Nurse Johnson’s comments come as health professionals welcome President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s announcement of restrictions on vaping products importation.
Attached to the hospital’s Spirometry Clinic, Johnson explained that preterm labour occurs when a baby is born before the expected time, potentially exposing the infant to serious health complications.
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