Using marijuana during pregnancy is connected to poor birth weight in kids, according to new research. The researchers also found that regular marijuana usage increases pregnancy risks.
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Research Highlights Increased Risks for Mothers and Babies
Senior researcher Dr. Robert Silver from the University of Utah Health advises that cannabis usage during pregnancy is unsafe and causes difficulties.
Medical marijuana and recreational legalization are becoming more popular, although several studies were inconclusive due to baseline differences between cannabis users and non-users during pregnancy. A recent U.S. study of almost 9,000 women revealed that cannabis consumption increased the chance of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, including low birth weight, high blood pressure, stillbirth, and preterm delivery, by 1.5-fold.
Higher cannabis exposure during pregnancy increases the dangers. The research emphasizes the necessity of avoiding cannabis during pregnancy for maternal and fetal health.
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Concerns Rise Over Potency
Dr. Robert Silver of the University of Utah Health found that higher THC levels in marijuana increase pregnancy risks. Data from 2010 to 2014 raises worries about newer cannabis products’ growing potency.
The research reveals that long-term cannabis consumption may disrupt placenta blood flow, increasing pregnancy risks. Research suggests visiting a doctor before consuming cannabis during pregnancy to find safer symptom relief. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study.
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