Is It Safe for My Baby? - Inhalants and Solvents

(e.g., glue or gasoline sniffing, aerosols, nitrous oxide (laughing gas))

Risks During Pregnancy

• Inhalants and solvents may cause early labour.
• They may also cause premature birth, which is associated with the baby having breathing problems and an underdeveloped respiratory tract, which may lead to an increased risk of infection.
• Inhalants and solvents may also lead to difficulties with thinking (cognitive impairment) and behaviour problems.

Recommendations During Pregnancy

• Do NOT Use.
• Seek help/counselling about how to stop.

Risks During Breastfeeding 

• Effects on the baby are unknown.

Recommendations During Breastfeeding

• Do NOT Use.
• If you are using inhalants, do not breastfeed.
• Seek help/counselling about how to stop.

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