How Marijuana Use Affects Pregnancy
The effect of marijuana use on pregnant women and the children they rear is a controversial subject. It is also a minimally researched subject because conducting studies that expose women to pot is considered unethical. There are ways around that, however; looking at historical and retrospective data has allowed researchers to learn a lot about how the substance affects both pregnancy and birth.
A new study published in the Journal of Perinatology found that marijuana use "does not increase the risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes or fetal anomalies." Though it does appear to increase the risk of having a baby that is smaller than it should be for its gestational age, researchers at the University of Cincinnati determined that using cannabis does not carry the same long-term risks associated with using other drugs, including tobacco, during pregnancy.
Here's the thing: it is probably not in the best interest of women...
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