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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]
Is it safe to use marijuana during pregnancy? Marijuana use during pregnancy can harm the fetus, and can also affect a young child's mental and behavioral health, new research finds.
Non-essential drugs and medications should be avoided while pregnant. Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drug use while pregnant may be dangerous for the unborn baby and may lead to severe health problems and/or birth defects. [2] Even small amounts of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana have not been proven to be safe when taken while ...
Here’s where science currently stands on the use of marijuana for pain, sleep, anxiety, muscle spasms and other ailments — the results may surprise you. How marijuana impacts pain, sleep ...
Women who use cannabis during their pregnancy could be putting their child at risk of developing mental health and behavioral problems early in life, a study
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]
Plus, she adds, while some conditions, like hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme nausea and vomiting that causes severe dehydration in pregnant people), can be treated effectively with cannabis, many ...
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 ...