Observational studyDrug and alcohol dependence2019
Beliefs and attitudes regarding prenatal marijuana use: Perspectives of pregnant women who report use.
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- Clinician responses to cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation: a systematic review and integrative mixed-methods research synthesis.Family practice · 2022Pooled it
- Pregnant People's Perspectives On Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Integrative Mixed-Methods Research Synthesis.Journal of midwifery & women's health · 2022Pooled it
- Perceptions about cannabis use during pregnancy: a rapid best-framework qualitative synthesis.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2021Pooled it
- Perceived Safety of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Changes in Perception over Time (2017-2021): A National Survey of US Adults.Journal of general internal medicine · 2026Article
- Perceptions and behaviours surrounding cannabis use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and early parenting in Canada: a qualitative study.Journal of cannabis research · 2026Article
- Attitudes and beliefs regarding cannabis use during pregnancy compared to alcohol and tobacco: a nationwide survey of U.S. women of childbearing age.Journal of cannabis research · 2026Article
- Receipt of reproductive safety data among pregnant marijuana users and nonusers.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Article
- Special issue: The harms and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in women and men and effects on their progeny.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2026Article
- Perinatal exposure to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) alters goal-directed behavior and dopamine functioning in wistar rats.Psychopharmacology · 2026Article
- Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy and State Implementation of Legal Nonmedical Cannabis Retail Sales in the U.S., 2011-2023.American journal of preventive medicine · 2026Article
- Exploring the Influence of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Women's Perceptions and Experiences with Perinatal Cannabis Use: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Review
- Perspectives of Prenatal Cannabis Use in Young Pregnant Individuals.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Impact of prenatal delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol exposure on mouse brain development: a fetal-to-adulthood magnetic resonance imaging study.Molecular psychiatry · 2026Article
- Investigating Links Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Brain Development Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques: A Narrative Review.Biological psychiatry global open science · 2026Review
- Prevalence and characteristics of prenatal cannabis use in Michigan, USA: A statewide population-based pregnancy cohort.Addiction (Abingdon, England) · 2026Observational
- "1, 2, 3, Release": Cannabis Consumption and Mental Health and Well-Being During Pregnancy, Lactation and Parenthood.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Self-Reported Cannabis Use in Pregnancy and Maternal Psychological Health.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Cannabis Use Transitions During Early Pregnancy.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Cannabis Use During Early Pregnancy and Child Diagnoses of Depressive and Anxiety Disorders.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveWith the increasingly permissive legal and social environments regarding marijuana, it is important to understand prenatal marijuana use from the perspective of women who use marijuana. Our objective was to qualitatively describe the marijuana use experiences, beliefs, and attitudes of women who used marijuana during pregnancy.
methodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews with pregnant women who had either reported current marijuana use or had urine testing positive for marijuana. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed for patterns and themes.
resultsTwenty-five pregnant women who used marijuana during their pregnancies participated in our study interviews. Main themes that emerged from the interviews were that women: 1) reported higher amounts of marijuana use prior to pregnancy and attempted to reduce their use once they realized they were pregnant; 2) used marijuana to help with nausea and appetite changes during pregnancy or to improve mood; 3) described marijuana as "natural" and "safe" compared to other substances such as alcohol, tobacco, other recreational drugs, and prescribed medications; 4) had conflicting opinions regarding whether marijuana was addictive; and 5) were uncertain but had some concerns regarding potential risks of prenatal marijuana use.
conclusionPregnant women who used marijuana in pregnancy held contradictory beliefs about continued use; they reported trying to reduce usage and were worried about potential risks, but also felt that marijuana is more natural and safer than other substances, including prescribed medicines. These findings have implications for how practitioners address prenatal marijuana use and highlight the need for further research on developmental outcomes.
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