Can Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Harm a Baby

INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: CAN MARIJUANA USE DURING PREGNANCY HARM A BABY?

In the U.S., 4% of pregnant women report using cannabis in the last month.

During pregnancy, up to 30% of THC (marijuana’s active ingredient) can reach the baby.

Research shows a child exposed to THC in the womb or through breast milk is more likely to:

However, it’s difficult to say whether THC exposure causes these issues or if it occurs alongside other contributing factors such as parental alcohol use.

In some states, women who expose their children to marijuana in utero may be required to get substance abuse treatment.

References:

  1. Can marijuana use during and after pregnancy harm the baby? (2018). National Institute of Health. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2H0O8bl
  2. Is it safe to use marijuana during pregnancy? (2017). Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2S0ydTb
  3. Some pregnant women don’t believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus. (2019, January 21). ScienceDaily. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2R6DNPp
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