The vast majority of marijuana use was during the first three months of pregnancy, the study found, and it was predominantly recreational rather than medical.
A 2020 study found that women who used weed during pregnancy were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
However, mothers using marijuana during pregnancy were 2.6 times more likely to give birth to a baby with a low birth weight, which can contribute to difficulties in eating, gaining weight and fighting infection.
Indeed, the study also found that infants born to moms using marijuana were 2.5 times more likely to need to be admitted for intensive care.
A warning for pregnant peopleAny woman using marijuana who discovers she is pregnant should immediately discuss the issue with her doctors, experts say.
Persons:
CNN —, ”, Maryam Sorkhou, “, ” Beth Bailey
Organizations:
CNN, CNN — Infants, University of Toronto, National Institute on Drug, US Centers for Disease Control, Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine, American College of Obstetricians
Locations:
United States, Canada, Mount Pleasant