Disparities in Maternal-Infant Drug Testing
More infants who were exposed to strong agonists and opioids with long half-lives, including methadone, developed neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Mandatory Signs Describing the Risks of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Do They Work?
Mandatory warning sign policies were not associated with reduced cannabis use during pregnancy, nor did they shift opinions regarding risk among those using cannabis prior to pregnancy.
Essential Reads: Cannabis and Breastfeeding
At this point, the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.). The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 21 states and D.C. The downstream effect [...]
Large Canadian Study Shows Risks Associated with Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
A large cohort study from Canada has observed that cannabis use during pregnancy was associated with increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and small-for-gestational age.
Buprenorphine or Methadone: Which One is Better for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy?
Treatment with buprenorphine versus methadone during pregnancy is associated with lower risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, small size for gestational age, and NAS.
Toward a Better Understanding of Opioid Use During Pregnancy
Opioid use during pregnancy co-occurs with other variables that are associated with worse outcomes in children, specifically maternal depression and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Risk of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome More Common with Certain Opioids: Implications for Women with Opioid Use Disorder
More infants who were exposed to strong agonists and opioids with long half-lives, including methadone, developed neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescence
Prenatal cannabis exposure was associated with persisting vulnerability to psychopathology throughout early adolescence.
Essential Reads: The Negative Impact of Prenatal Opioid Use on Fertility, Pregnancy, Neonatal Outcomes and Long-Term Developmental Outcomes
Prenatal opioid use is associated with increased maternal and infant mortality, prematurity, and poor neonatal outcomes.
Pregnant Women with Depression: Greater Use of Cannabis and Benzodiazepines, But Not Antidepressants
Cannabis use, as well as use of benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotic medications, was more common in women with depression.