The Complex Motives Behind Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
A new study examines why some women continue using cannabis during pregnancy, revealing overlapping motives such as mental health, relief of nausea and vomiting, and pain management.
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.
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.
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.
Pandemic Has Led to Increased Use of Cannabis During Pregnancy
It is essential that clinicians, as well as those working in dispensaries, must educate women about the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy. Â
What Factors Promote Recovery in Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder?
Parenting support, maternal bonding with the infant, engagement in an OUD treatment program, and recovery-specific support systems promoted recovery in postpartum women with opioid use disorders.