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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Risks and Uncertainties

November 19, 2024

What: A study published in JAMA found cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with immediate risks, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, but there was no consistent evidence of long-term developmental risks for children. Researchers emphasize that more studies are needed and urge healthcare providers to discuss these risks with patients.

Key line: ”Based on self-reporting and urine toxicology, around 6% of the more than 100,000 pregnancies evaluated in the study included some amount of cannabis use at 8- to 10-weeks’ gestation.”

Source: JAMA // https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2826622

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