This ASH webinar explored the latest evidence on the safety and effectiveness of vaping for quitting smoking during pregnancy. The webinar provided an overview of the latest guidance and examples of how vaping in being used in practice to support smokefree pregnancies.
Speakers and presentations included:
- Introductory remarks
Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive, ASH - Vaping during pregnancy evidence update
Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Director of the Health and Lifestyle Research Unit, Queen Mary University of London - Update on the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group guidance on vaping during pregnancy
John Waldron, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, ASH - Case study: How Greater Manchester are using vapes to support smokefree pregnancies
Jane Coyne, Treating Tobacco Dependency Programme Lead Programme Director, NHS Greater Manchester ICB - Q&A
Resources:
Webinar slides:
- Vaping during pregnancy evidence update
- Update on the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group guidance on vaping during pregnancy
- Case study: How Greater Manchester are using vapes to support smokefree pregnancies
ASH resources:
- Vaping before, during and after pregnancy - leaflet and guidance
- Vaping: what you need to know
- Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain. Jul 2025.
NCSCT guidance:
- Supporting clients who may want to stop vaping
- Advice to services on making vaping products available to clients
The Lullaby Trust
- Research into vaping and infant death, with initial findings due for publication in early 2027