The importance of smoking and vaping cessation in pregnancy and breastfeeding, with Hao Vo-Tran

How can health professionals safely and effectively support smoking and vaping cessation during pregnancy? In this episode, Hao Vo-Tran, Medicines Information and Publication Pharmacist at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, discusses the clinical importance of addressing smoking and vaping in pregnancy. This discussion explores the significant risks smoking poses to both mother and baby and the evidence supporting smoking and vaping cessation interventions. Health professionals will also learn when pharmacotherapy such as nicotine replacement therapy may be appropriate, how it compares to continued smoking and vaping, and key clinical considerations when supporting pregnant patients through cessation. This podcast is intended for health professionals and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice and should not replace your own clinical judgment. Resources: Hao Vo-Tran: LinkedIn Paulette Trevena: LinkedIn Royal Women's Hospital Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Quit Centre Quit Quitline referral My Quit Plan My QuitBuddy App  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.