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Marijuana Use in Pregnancy.

Cheryl K Roth, Lori A Satran, Shauna M Smith

Nursing for Women'S Health

|October 14, 2015

Summary

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As marijuana becomes legal, healthcare providers must understand its effects. This summary covers cannabis use prevalence and its potential impacts on pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns.

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pharmacology
Neonatal Care

Background:

Increasing legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use in the U.S.
Need for clinical preparedness in managing pregnant patients using cannabis.
Limited comprehensive understanding of cannabis effects during pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the prevalence of cannabis use among women.
To outline the physiological effects of cannabis.
To detail the potential maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes associated with marijuana use in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

Literature review on cannabis use in pregnant populations.
Synthesis of data on cannabis pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Keywords:

cannabinoids marijuana pregnancy

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Analysis of reported maternal, fetal, and neonatal effects.

Main Results:

Cannabis use prevalence varies among different demographics.
Cannabis affects multiple body systems, with potential implications for pregnancy.
Potential adverse outcomes include altered fetal growth and neonatal neurobehavioral changes.

Conclusions:

Clinicians require updated knowledge on cannabis use in pregnant patients.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate the long-term effects of prenatal cannabis exposure.
Evidence-based guidelines are essential for managing and counseling pregnant individuals using cannabis.