More women are using marijuana during pregnancy, and it could be putting their babies at risk

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November 6, 2018 6:04 PM

A research letter published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics reports that marijuana use among pregnant women has risen from 3 to 5% since 2002.

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While cigarette and alcohol use during pregnancy is on the decline, marijuana use during those nine-plus months is on the rise.

On Monday, JAMA Pediatrics published a research letter revealing that marijuana use among pregnant women has risen in the US since 2002.

The letter, which looked at data from the

Still, the question remains: why are more moms-to-be using marijuana? And how could this marijuana use impact a child's health?

Some moms-to-be may use marijuana to deal with

It is clear that more research needs to be done to determine the effects of marijuana during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and considering marijuana use, it is best to consult with your obstetrician before continuing use.

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