Effects of Cannabis - Effects in Pregnancy

Effects in Pregnancy

A study of 600 mothers that reported smoking cannabis during pregnancy suggested that it was not associated with increased risk of perinatal mortality. However, frequent and regular use of cannabis throughout pregnancy may be associated with a small but statistically detectable decrease in birth weight.

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