US EditionForget common folklore about the safety of weed. Marijuana harms babies, research shows
- A 2019 National Institute on Drug Abuse analysis studied over 450,000 pregnant American women aged 12 to 44 to assess marijuana use effects during pregnancy.
- The study followed cannabis use trends from 2002 to 2017 and addressed increasing use amid unclear public health messages and mixed guidance for expectant parents.
- Research indicates that marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with impaired fetal growth, a 52% increased chance of delivery before 37 weeks, a 75% greater likelihood of infants being born with low birth weight, and a 29% elevated risk of infant mortality.
- Dr. Jamie Lo, the study’s lead author, highlighted a concerning rise in the likelihood of death occurring during pregnancy or shortly after birth and recommended steering clear of THC exposure.
- The findings suggest a need for clearer clinical counseling and updated public messaging as research evolves to better inform pregnant women of the risks associated with cannabis use.
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How Dangerous Is Smoking Weed While Pregnant?
In today’s obvious news, you shouldn’t smoke weed while pregnant. A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that using marijuana during pregnancy is extremely dangerous for the fetus. The new research saw scientists conduct a meta-analysis of 51 studies with over 21 million participants. In doing so, they discovered prenatal cannabis use is associated with increased odds of preterm birth, undersized fetuses, low birth weight, and perinatal …
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Marijuana Use While Pregnant Linked to Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight
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Smoking weed during pregnancy leads to low birth weight, poor development, early delivery, death: study
The research found that there was a 52 percent higher risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks with marijuana use during pregnancy, and a 75 percent increase in risk of low birth weights under around 5.5 lbs.
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