What Are the Health Implications of Pregnancy and Vaping? Empowered Women's Health Is it safe to vape around children? Many parents mistakenly think so, study finds A new study from The Ohio State University found that vaping during pregnancy, even without nicotine, can change a baby's skull and face shape. Researchers exposed pregnant mice to common vape liquids Sleeping baby safety tip: Keep baby's environment smoke and vape free. Secondhand smoke in areas where a baby sleeps or spends time, like home or the car, increases the risk of health problems.