This research explores how early life experiences shape health and behaviour during pregnancy, with a focus on alcohol use and maternal mental health. Using data
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Cannabinoid exposure during pregnancy: Cardiorespiratory effects and offspring outcomes
This research explores how cannabis use during pregnancy may affect a baby’s development, with a focus on breathing and heart function. As cannabis use becomes
Provider Perspectives of Conversations and Practices Surrounding Perinatal Cannabis Use
Recent research explored how perinatal healthcare providers approach conversations about substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Although the study was conducted in the
Substance Use Patterns Among Individuals Who Consume Alcohol During Pregnancy: Results from a US Multi-Site Study
N. Bakhireva, Xingya Ma, Catherine Psaras, Veronica Brtek, Elinor L. Sullivan, Ryan Bogdan, Barbara H. Chaiyachati, Christina D. Chambers, Gretchen Bandoli and Julie M. Croff,
“There’s not enough research about using”: everyday information triangulation about cannabis use in pregnancy and lactation
This study explores how people make health decisions when reliable information is limited, contested, or difficult to access. Focusing on individuals considering cannabis use during
Recreational Cannabis Use During Human Pregnancy: Its Effects on the Placenta and Endocannabinoid System
Recent research is helping us better understand how substance use, especially cannabis—can affect pregnancy, fetal development, and long-term health. The evidence shows that cannabis can