Vaping more effective than patches for pregnant women, study finds Dr Colin Mendelsohn Vaping and Fertility: The SHOCKING Truth You Need to Know Vaping while pregnant could cause craniofacial birth defects, VCU study shows VCU News Virginia Commonwealth University 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..