in utero exposure to marijuana

Essential Reads: Emerging Evidence of the Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on the Developing Brain

Despite decreasing rates of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, the use of cannabis use during pregnancy is on the rise.  We are seeing an increasing number of women in our clinic who are using [...]

By |2021-11-04T08:32:17-04:00February 10th, 2021|Cannabis, Essential Reads, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Outcomes, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on Essential Reads: Emerging Evidence of the Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on the Developing Brain

In Brief: Marijuana Use Increasing Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women

NPR has published an article on the use of marijuana in expectant and new mothers, interviewing several mothers belonging to a Facebook group called "Pot Smoking Moms Who Cuss Sometimes." This is an issue we [...]

By |2018-05-24T05:42:51-04:00February 6th, 2018|Cannabis, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on In Brief: Marijuana Use Increasing Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women

In Brief: Pregnant Women who Use Marijuana Not Informed of the Risks

According to a recent study, obstetrical care providers often do not counsel their pregnant patients who use marijuana about the potential risks associated with its use during pregnancy. In fact, nearly half of pregnant women [...]

By |2016-03-24T09:25:08-04:00March 19th, 2016|Cannabis, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on In Brief: Pregnant Women who Use Marijuana Not Informed of the Risks
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