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A 2012 review of cannabis use and dependency in the United States by Danovitch et al said that "42% of persons over age 12 have used cannabis at least once in their lifetime, 11.5% have used within the past year, and 1.8% have met diagnostic criteria for cannabis abuse or dependence within the past year. Among individuals who have ever used ...
More and more people are using marijuana before or during pregnancy to ease nausea, pain, stress and help with sleep. In fact, research found that use has more than doubled in the last two decades
The role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in female fertility has long been suspected and studied. [3] Most studies through 2013 linking development of the fetus and cannabis show effects of consumption during the gestational period, but abnormalities in the endocannabinoid system during the phase of placental development are also linked with problems in pregnancy. [4]
A 2020 study found that women who used weed during pregnancy were 1.5 times ... adverse effects of smoking, women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy should be encouraged to discontinue ...
Cannabis smoke was listed as a cancer agent in California in 2009. [31] A study by the British Lung Foundation published in 2012 identifies cannabis smoke as a carcinogen and also finds awareness of the danger is low compared with the high awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco particularly among younger users. Other observations include ...
Cannabis use during pregnancy has more than doubled in the past two decades, but not everyone is on board. Read what IRL 'cannamoms' and docs have to say about it all.
Dietary supplements such as folic acid and iron are important for a healthy pregnancy. [5] Some dietary supplements can cause side effects and harm to the mother or unborn child. [5] Pregnant women should discuss all dietary supplements with their health care professional to determine the appropriate dosage and which supplements are safe during ...
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advise against cannabis use during pregnancy or lactation. [36] There is an association between smoking cannabis during pregnancy and low birth weight. [37] Smoking cannabis during pregnancy can lower the amount of oxygen delivered to the developing fetus, which can restrict fetal growth. [37]