Sentences with phrase «marijuana use in pregnancy»

Marijuana use in pregnancy and lactation: a review of the evidence.

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It's also unclear that the increased marijuana use by pregnant women represents drug abuse; for instance, nausea and anxiety (both common among pregnancy) are among the most common symptoms of medical marijuana users, which may in part explain the increase in usage.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against the use of marijuana during pregnancy and while breastfeeding: «Street drugs such as PCP (phencyclidine), cocaine, and cannabis can be detected in human milk, and their use by breastfeeding mothers is of concern, particularly with regard to the infant's long - term neurobehavioral development and thus are contraindicated.»

A provider's concern stems from the fact that chemicals in marijuana cross the placenta during pregnancy — so expecting moms who use weed are exposing their baby to the drug in utero.

In addition, a review of 24 studies looking at marijuana use during pregnancy found that pot use during pregnancy makes baby 77 percent more likely to be underweight at birth.

These new markers and tests could also be used to assist in treating drug dependence, in determining appropriate therapeutic levels of medical marijuana, and for monitoring women who want to stop using cannabinoids during pregnancy.

The prevalence of marijuana use in the state was noted to be 5.7 percent during pregnancy and 5 percent while breastfeeding.

Each of the maternal antenatal and retrospective reports of alcohol, cocaine, and marijuana use and smoking during pregnancy was examined in relation to the MAST and other maternal background characteristics.

Marijuana is the most common mood - altering drug used during pregnancy, and with legalization occurring in several states, there is concern that its use may increase.

However, problems with pregnancy (including cigarette smoking during pregnancy) and / or delivery, head injuries, toxin exposure, heavy marijuana use beginning in early adolescence, marital or family dysfunction, and low social class have all been associated with ADHD (ADD).

Marijuana does not cause behavioral problems in the newborn unless it is used heavily during pregnancy.