Posted on 6th Dec 2009 @ 10:39 AM

One question that e-cigarette companies are getting quite often is whether e-cigarettes are safe for pregnant women to use in place of tobacco.

“It's amazing how often we get that question over the phone and through e-mail contacts,” says Tiffany Ellis of E Cigarettes National.  “But, the answer is always 'no'.  We don't recommend anyone who is pregnant use any type of tobacco product, nicotine replacement therapy,smokeless cigarettes or smoking alternative without consulting their doctor first.  Our position is that we are not medical professionals and are not qualified to give such advice when a person is in a fragile medical state such as pregnancy or other pre-existing conditions.”

The company has a history of making sure its customers are happy with their products and according to Ellis, takes the utmost care when dealing with situations concerning customers with medical issues.

“We just can't give that kind of advice.  It would be neither ethical, reasonable, or professional for a company to advise a person to go against what their doctor advises them to do,” says Ellis.  “We highly discourage use of our products by pregnant women and those with medical conditions unless otherwise instructed by their doctor.”