Prenatal THC exposure increases during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the research, pregnant women use marijuana for a [...]
Study Finds Link Between Prenatal THC Exposure and Autism
A new study recently published in Nature Medicine found a stunning association between prenatal THC exposure and development of autism.
Prenatal THC exposure associated with sleep disorders in children
Research has shown that prenatal THC exposure is associated with [...]
Lax oversight and unscrupulous physicians–a perfect recipe for skyrocketing marijuana use among pregnant women in FL
A Dundee, FL physician, Dr. Robinson-Farah, had his certification to [...]
Study finds maternal cannabis use higher in states with legalized recreational cannabis
With the rise in the number of states that have legalized recreational cannabis, the states considering legalization, and the increased prevalence of cannabis use among pregnant women, it is critical to understand the impacts of cannabis legalization for recreational use on the most vulnerable, our nation’s children. While there is a paucity in research on cannabis use during the perinatal and postpartum periods, the literature indicates that cannabis use during these periods can adversely affect a child’s health in various ways including exposing the child to various teratogens. Today’s cannabis is high in potency and the diversity in products available suggest that cannabis use today may be more detrimental to a child’s health than research indicates.
