Up In Smoke

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Up in Smoke

Vaping may seem safer than smoking cigarettes. But women who use electronic cigarettes during pregnancy are 33% more likely than those who don’t to give birth to low-birthweight infants. Quitting altogether is the best option for mother and child.

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Resources & Links

Women Who Vape Are More Likely to Have Low-birthweight Babies, Study Shows (UCLA)

What We Know About Electronic Cigarettes (SmokeFree.gov)

Quitting Vaping? 5 Tips for Handling Nicotine Withdrawal (Truth Initiative)