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Cannabis Use is Legal in Many States, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe to Use During Pregnancy

Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for small for gestational age, preterm birth, low birth weight, and death during the first year of life.

By |2021-06-14T12:07:32-04:00June 15th, 2021|Cannabis, Outcomes, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on Cannabis Use is Legal in Many States, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe to Use During Pregnancy

Prescription Opioids During Pregnancy and Risk for Major Malformations

Previous studies have suggested a link between opioid exposure during pregnancy and increased risk of certain major malformations, including neural tube defects.  A recent study from Bateman and colleagues assesses the risk of major malformation [...]

By |2021-03-16T09:24:00-04:00March 16th, 2021|Opioids, Outcomes, Perinatal Substance Use, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Prescription Opioids During Pregnancy and Risk for Major Malformations
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