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Review
. 2024 Nov;26(11):643-649.
doi: 10.1007/s11920-024-01536-x. Epub 2024 Sep 24.

Cannabis and Pregnancy

Nadejda Bespalova  1 , Gregory Bunt  2 , Kevin P Hill  3   4
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Review

Cannabis and Pregnancy

Nadejda Bespalova et al. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Purpose of review: We review recent evidence describing the effects of prenatal exposure to cannabis in pregnant individuals.

Recent findings: In the context of changing cannabis policy, more pregnant individuals are using cannabis, despite profound risks. Recent studies show possible perinatal and longitudinal neurodevelopment risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation. Healthcare providers are reluctant to discuss this topic with patients for a variety of reasons. With increased access to cannabis comes the possibility of increased adverse effects of cannabis upon pregnant individuals and their children. A concerted effort to educate pregnant individuals about the potential risks of cannabis might mitigate those potential effects.

Keywords: Cannabis; Neurodevelopment; Pregnancy; Prenatal exposure; Substance use.

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Declarations. Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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