Source: University of Colorado at Boulder Summary: As many as 7% of moms-to-be use marijuana while pregnant, and that number is rising fast as more
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Cannabis use during pregnancy: poorer neonatal outcomes
CONTINUING to use cannabis during pregnancy is an independent risk factor for poorer neonatal outcomes, according to the authors of research published by the Medical Journal of
Parental perceptions and patterns of cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding at a Canadian tertiary obstetrics centre
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada Volume 42, Issue 5, May 2020, Page 681 SarahManning, AnneDrover Objectives On October 17th, 2018, recreational cannabis use became legalized
CanFASD: Putting evidence in women’s hands – alcohol and cannabis use when breastfeeding
Two updated resources are available about alcohol and breastfeeding: a research update from CanFASD Alcohol and Breastfeeding and a brochure from Best Start Mixing Alcohol and Breastfeeding. They
COVID-19, ALCOHOL and CANNABIS USE
Canadians are self-reporting an increase in alcohol use, particularly those under the age of 54. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction commissioned a Nanos
Are you pregnant, considering pregnancy, or breastfeeding? Do you know that the use of cannabis may not be safe for your baby?
With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, being aware of the potentially harmful effects of cannabis on a healthy pregnancy and your baby’s development