title: Marijuana Use in Pregnancy.
abstract: With the legalization of both medical and recreational use of marijuana in some U.S. states, nurses and other clinicians should be prepared to care for pregnant women who have used marijuana during pregnancy. This column describes the prevalence of cannabis use among women, the effect cannabis has on the body and the potential maternal, fetal and neonatal effects of marijuana use during pregnancy.
authors.forename: Cheryl K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.forename: Lori A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Satran
authors.forename: Shauna M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002188:Cannabis / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D047109:Fetal Development; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000150:complications*; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
keywords: cannabinoids; marijuana; pregnancy