US EditionNew Guidance Warns Against Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists highlights increased prenatal cannabis use and links it to risks such as low birth weights and preterm births, urging screening without discrimination.
- On Monday, September 22, 2025, new recommendations were released by ACOG, advising pregnant individuals to refrain from cannabis use and encouraging healthcare providers to routinely inquire about cannabis consumption before, during, and after pregnancy.
- This guidance addresses the increasing prevalence of cannabis use during pregnancy in the U.S., which has risen sharply from 2002 to 2017 alongside expanding legalization and growing social acceptance.
- ACOG associates cannabis use during pregnancy with outcomes such as reduced birth weight, increased likelihood of admission to neonatal intensive care units, fetal or newborn mortality, and potential lasting neurodevelopmental challenges including difficulties with attention and learning. The organization advises conducting screenings through patient interviews to prevent discriminatory practices rather than relying on drug tests.
- Dr. Amy Valent, an OB/GYN involved in creating the guidance, explained that as cannabis use becomes more accepted in society, people often overlook its possible dangers; she also highlighted that THC can pass through the placenta and into breast milk.
- The guidance suggests supportive communication and alternatives like exercise or dietary adjustments may help reduce cannabis reliance during pregnancy and urges providers to understand local policies due to variable legal consequences.
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Pregnant women should not use cannabis, new medical guidelines say - West Hawaii Today
Women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding should be screened for cannabis use and strongly discouraged from it, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said in new clinical guidelines published Friday.
The American College of Obstetras and Gynecologists points out that pregnant, lactating or pregnant women receive strong advice to avoid the use of cannabis. In the United States, the use of the substance by pregnant women has increased in recent years, often being used to try to relieve symptoms like nausea. + Read more health news in the West However, the medical institution has strengthened that recent studies have linked drug use to prematur…
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