Smoking and Tobacco
Tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke can lead to many health concerns.
limited ability of the blood to carry adequate oxygen to the unborn baby’s tissues
Smoking During Pregnancy
Smoking has a negative effect on a woman’s health before she becomes pregnant and can be very harmful to both a woman and her baby during and after pregnancy. Any exposure to cigarette smoke can affect a woman’s reproductive, maternal, and physical health. Exposure to tobacco smoke can also harm an unborn baby. Chemicals from tobacco smoke, such as carbon monoxide and nicotine, can cross the placenta to affect the unborn baby. Babies born to mothers who smoke have a greater risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, as well as low oxygen levels, developmental and learning problems, visual and respiratory problems, bleeding in the brain, and jaundice. Pregnant women who smoke, or who are exposed to second-hand smoke, have a higher risk of pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or gestational hypertension.
E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes come in many forms and have multiple parts. They are usually a cylindrical device made of stainless steel or plastic that mimics a cigarette in terms of its appearance and use and sometimes taste, but does not contain tobacco. They can also look a lot like a pen.
The vapour mimics the appearance of smoke. The act of using an e-cigarette is often referred to as vaping. Other names for e-cigarettes include vapour pens and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). These terms are more commonly used in the United States to describe devices that contain nicotine.
Vaping Products and Risks to Children
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet defines what vaping products are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from vaping products and devices. Vaping devices are also sometimes referred to as vape pens, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.
SKU: 4-301
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Information about traditional tobacco use is included, along with resources to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-515
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Information Card, 2019
This information card explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-516
Tobacco Resources
Booklets
Cannabis
Booklet, Revised 2024
This booklet provides information about cannabis and its short- and long- term effects. In addition, the booklet provides information about cannabis use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and while parenting. The potential harms of cannabis for children and youth are outlined, including additional resources and support information.
SKU: 3-010
Brochures
Fact Sheets
Vaping Products and Risks to Children
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet defines what vaping products are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from vaping products and devices. Vaping devices are also sometimes referred to as vape pens, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.
SKU: 4-301HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Information about traditional tobacco use is included, along with resources to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-515
Guides and Manuals
Information Cards
What Have You Heard About Cannabis and Pregnancy?
Information Card, 2022
This information card is aimed at people who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It provides evidence-based information about the potential effects of cannabis use when trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy, and when breastfeeding. The information card highlights how cannabis use could affect fertility (the ability to get pregnant) and a developing baby’s growth.
SKU: 2-107HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Information Card, 2019
This information card explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-516
Links
Aboriginal Peoples
Children and Families
Health Care Providers
Online Learning
Pregnant Women
Quitting Smoking
Teachers and Community Educators
Youth
Posters
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517
Cannabis and Children Poster
Poster, 2022
This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.
SKU: 4-110
Videos
Cannabis
Booklet, Revised 2024
This booklet provides information about cannabis and its short- and long- term effects. In addition, the booklet provides information about cannabis use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and while parenting. The potential harms of cannabis for children and youth are outlined, including additional resources and support information.
SKU: 3-010
Vaping Products and Risks to Children
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet defines what vaping products are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from vaping products and devices. Vaping devices are also sometimes referred to as vape pens, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.
SKU: 4-301HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Information about traditional tobacco use is included, along with resources to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-515
What Have You Heard About Cannabis and Pregnancy?
Information Card, 2022
This information card is aimed at people who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It provides evidence-based information about the potential effects of cannabis use when trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy, and when breastfeeding. The information card highlights how cannabis use could affect fertility (the ability to get pregnant) and a developing baby’s growth.
SKU: 2-107HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Information Card, 2019
This information card explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-516
Aboriginal Peoples
Children and Families
Health Care Providers
Online Learning
Pregnant Women
Quitting Smoking
Teachers and Community Educators
Youth
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517Cannabis and Children Poster
Poster, 2022
This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.
SKU: 4-110
Most Recent Resources for Smoking and Tobacco
Vaping Products and Risks to Children
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet defines what vaping products are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from vaping products and devices. Vaping devices are also sometimes referred to as vape pens, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.
SKU: 4-301HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Information about traditional tobacco use is included, along with resources to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-515
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Information Card, 2019
This information card explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-516
Tobacco Resources
Booklets
Cannabis
Booklet, Revised 2024
This booklet provides information about cannabis and its short- and long- term effects. In addition, the booklet provides information about cannabis use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and while parenting. The potential harms of cannabis for children and youth are outlined, including additional resources and support information.
SKU: 3-010
Brochures
Fact Sheets
Vaping Products and Risks to Children
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet defines what vaping products are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from vaping products and devices. Vaping devices are also sometimes referred to as vape pens, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.
SKU: 4-301HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Information about traditional tobacco use is included, along with resources to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-515
Guides and Manuals
Information Cards
What Have You Heard About Cannabis and Pregnancy?
Information Card, 2022
This information card is aimed at people who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It provides evidence-based information about the potential effects of cannabis use when trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy, and when breastfeeding. The information card highlights how cannabis use could affect fertility (the ability to get pregnant) and a developing baby’s growth.
SKU: 2-107HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Information Card, 2019
This information card explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-516
Links
Aboriginal Peoples
Children and Families
Health Care Providers
Online Learning
Pregnant Women
Quitting Smoking
Teachers and Community Educators
Youth
Posters
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517Cannabis and Children Poster
Poster, 2022
This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.
SKU: 4-110
Videos