Condition: Pregnancy


Prenatal cannabis exposure predicts attention problems, without changes on fMRI in adolescents

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objectives We hypothesized that prenatal cannabis exposure (PCE) would be associated with increased attention problems and altered neurocognition in young adolescents….

Patterns of Use and Self-reported Effectiveness of Cannabis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Abstract Introduction There is limited research on effective treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), the most extreme version of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP). This paper examines current patterns of use…

The Effects of Cannabis Use during Pregnancy on Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Objective: Our objective was to summarize the literature regarding the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy on low birth weight (LBW), preterm birth (PTB), and small for gestational age (SGA)….

Fetal Exposure to Cannabis and Childhood Metabolic Outcomes: The Healthy Start Study

Abstract Objective To assess the impact of fetal exposure to cannabis on adiposity and glucose-insulin traits in early life. Research Design and Methods We leveraged a subsample of 103 mother-child…

Maternal cannabis use during pregnancy and maternal and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective cohort study

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective To examine the relationship between reported prenatal cannabis use and neonatal and maternal outcomes and whether the legalisation of cannabis…

Long-term effects of prenatal cannabis exposure: Pathways to adolescent and adult outcomes

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract With the increased prevalence, potency, and acceptability of cannabis use during pregnancy, it is important to understand the developmental effects of prenatal cannabis exposure (PCE)….

Cannabinoids accumulate in mouse breast milk and differentially regulate lipid composition and lipid signaling molecules involved in infant development

Abstract Maternal cannabis use during lactation may expose developing infants to cannabinoids (CBs) such as ∆-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). CBs modulate lipid signaling molecules in the central nervous system…

Intrauterine cannabis exposure and fetal and maternal blood flow: a case–control study

Abstract Introduction Cannabis consumption during pregnancy increases the risk of pregnancy and neonatal complications. Since the underlying mechanism is unknown, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes…

Association of Cannabis Use With Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Please use this link to access publication Abstract Our objective was to evaluate whether cannabis use was associated with nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Participants from nuMoM2b (Nulliparous Pregnancy…

Sex-dependent Effect of In-utero Exposure to Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Glucagon and Stathmin-2 in Adult Rat Offspring

Please use this link to access publication Abstract Objectives Administration of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) to pregnant rats results in glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and reduced islet mass in female, but not male,…