Citation

Ryan SA, Ammerman SD, O'Connor ME. Pediatrics 2018; 142(3): ePub.

Erratum On

Pediatrics 2018;:.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2018-1889

PMID

30150209

Abstract

Marijuana is one of the most widely used substances during pregnancy in the United States. Emerging data on the ability of cannabinoids to cross the placenta and affect the development of the fetus raise concerns about both pregnancy outcomes and long-term consequences for the infant or child. Social media is used to tout the use of marijuana for severe nausea associated with pregnancy. Concerns have also been raised about marijuana use by breastfeeding mothers. With this clinical report, we provide data on the current rates of marijuana use among pregnant and lactating women, discuss what is known about the effects of marijuana on fetal development and later neurodevelopmental and behavioral outcomes, and address implications for education and policy.

Copyright © 2018 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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