Because of concerns regarding impaired neurodevelopment, as well as maternal and fetal exposure to the adverse effects of smoking, women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy should be encouraged to discontinue marijuana use. Obstetrician-gynecologists should be discouraged from prescribing or ...
marijuana consumption is seen by many as more socially acceptable and its use during pregnancy is steadily increasing. Approximately 10% of women in the United States use marijuana while pregnant. Exposure to cannabis during pregnancy can pose health risks to both women...
In one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of marijuana use during pregnancy, Torri D. Metz, MD, MS, a University of Utah Health associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, will evaluate the drug's effects on the health of both mother and child throughout gestation. The study...
- "Moderate" evidence that maternal use of marijuana during pregnancy is associated with attention problems, cognitive impairment or low IQ in offspring; and - "Mixed" evidence that marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight. Still, the doctors concluded, "There is no know...
from the utero prenatal exposures to postnatal environment and parenting through infancy and early childhood. These are key factors underlying intergenerational effects on brain and behavior,” they concluded, suggesting that mothers who use cannabis during pregnancy be identified as potentially benefiting ...
Women should be encouraged to avoid marijuana use during pregnancy.doi:10.1038/s41372-020-0643-zBeth A. BaileyDavid L. WoodDarshan ShahJournal of PerinatologySchempf A. Illicit drug use and neonatal outcomes: a critical review. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2007; 62 :749–757. doi: 10.1097/01.ogx....
A chronic cough may develop from long term use of marijuana. Marijuana abuse may result in delayed onset of puberty in boys and a reduction in sperm count. Women may suffer from irregular periods and infertility. Use during pregnancy has been linked to low birth weight in babies who may late...
Marijuana effects during pregnancy and breastfeedingMarijuana is also the most common illicit drug used during pregnancy, in roughly 2% to 5% of women.According to a report published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) entitled Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Lactation...
Nora Volkow, MD, Wilson Compton, MD, and Eric Wargo, PhD, all with the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Bethesda, Maryland, warn that some Internet sites are advertising the use of marijuana as a treatment for nausea that often accompanies pregnancy, especially during the first trimester....
Is it safe to use CBD during pregnancy? Researchers still don't know how CBD could harm a developing baby. So, you should stop using all CBD products while you're pregnant and nursing. If you have questions, talk to your doctor.