Articles tagged with "pregnancy"
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Large study finds canna-moms’ kids have normal brains
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on July 6, 2023Read moreHeredity—not THC—appears to drive outcomes.
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How does THC affect prenatal development?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 21, 2022Read moreTHC affects development of the brain’s reward pathway and hormone systems. Can an over-the-counter supplement reverse some of those changes?
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We spoke to the author of that new study on prenatal cannabis exposure
Amelia Williams - Published on September 16, 2022Read moreA new JAMA study found potential negative outcomes for babies of pregnant cannabis users. We spoke to the lead author about his findings.
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Cruel marijuana laws are turning pregnancy into a crime
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 15, 2022Read moreIn Alabama, women are being jailed to prevent them from consuming while pregnant. Wait ’till you hear what’s happening in legal states.
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“Cannabis helped with my abortion,” and people deserve safe and legal access to both
Ashley Keenan - Published on May 24, 2022Read moreCannabis played an important role in these people’s abortions. Their stories highlight why we deserve safe and legal access to both.
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I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found
Amelia Williams - Published on May 6, 2022Read moreOne activist mom went straight to the cannabis lab.
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Is it safe to consume cannabis during and after pregnancy?
Josh Kaplan and Hanna Webster - Published on July 28, 2020Read moreCheck out Leafly’s comprehensive guide on cannabis and pregnancy and see what the science has to say about risks to the developing fetus and to the child after birth.
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Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health
Colleen Fisher Tully - Published on March 5, 2020Read moreDiscover all the ways women have used cannabis for pain for thousands of years.
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The latest in cannabis research from summer/fall 2019
Josh Kaplan - Published on January 7, 2020Read moreCatch up on some of the most notable cannabis research from the second half of 2019, such as new discoveries in CBD and trauma, cannabis during pregnancy, and more.
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Is Cannabis Safe When Pregnant? Study Seeks Answer, Draws Critics
The Associated Press - Published on August 7, 2019Read more“I don’t want us to cry wolf,” says the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “We have to do these studies in a way that can identify risks.”
