The effects of electronic cigarette vapor on placental trophoblast cell function

Despite evidence that maternal smoking is associated with numerous adverse outcomes, 10-35% of women still smoke during pregnancy. Recently, many smokers have turned to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a smoking cessation tool. However, there is considerable uncertainty regarding their safety for use during pregnancy. The goal of this study was to examine the effects of e-cigarette vapour on placental trophoblast function. HTR-8/SVneo …