Condition: Pregnancy


Cannabis use during lactation may alter the composition of human breast milk

Please use this link to access this publication: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41390-022-02315-1 Abstract Background Cannabis is often used by women to manage symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy, and postpartum stress and anxiety. While…

Determining impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure on cannabis vapor self-administration using a novel response-contingent vapor model in pregnant rat dams

Abstract Cannabis use during pregnancy is becoming increasingly common despite a lack of knowledge regarding its long-term effects on developing offspring. Determining effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on cannabis use…

Cannabis and Pregnancy: A Review

Please use this link to access this publication: https://journals.lww.com/obgynsurvey/abstract/2023/07000/cannabis_and_pregnancy__a_review.18.aspx Abstract Importance  Prenatal cannabis use is rising and is a major public health issue. Cannabis use in pregnancy and during lactation has…

Impact of Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder on Perinatal Outcomes

Please use this link to access this publication: https://journals.lww.com/journaladdictionmedicine/abstract/2023/05000/impact_of_prenatal_cannabis_use_disorder_on.20.aspx Abstract Objectives  With legislative changes to cannabis legalization and increasing prevalence of use, cannabis is the most commonly used federally illicit drug…

Association of cannabis use during pregnancy with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection

Abstract   Background and Aims: Cannabis use is increasingly common among pregnant individuals and might be a risk factor for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We aimed…

Transfer of Inhaled Cannabis Into Human Breast Milk

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the transfer of delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol and its metabolites into human breast milk after maternal inhalation of 0.1 g cannabis containing 23.18% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. METHODS: In this pilot pharmacokinetic…

Cannabinoid exposure during pregnancy and its impact on immune function

Abstract Cannabinoids are the most commonly abused illicit drugs worldwide. While cannabis can be beneficial for certain heath conditions, abuse of potent synthetic cannabinoids has been on the rise. Exposure…

Birth outcomes associated with cannabis use before and during pregnancy

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to examine the association between cannabis use before and during pregnancy and birth outcomes. RESULTS: Overall, 26.3% of women reported previous use of cannabis and 2.6%…

The use of cannabis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Abstract Background: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) responds only partially to standard antiemetic medications. Cannabis has been known to possess antiemetic effects and there are several medicinal cannabinoids used as anti -emetics…

Marijuana Use and Maternal Experiences of Severe Nausea During Pregnancy in Hawai‘i

Abstract Recreational use of marijuana is relatively common in the United States, and medicinal use is gaining popular and legal support. Marijuana has been proposed as a potential treatment for…