ReviewJournal of studies on alcohol and drugs2024
A Descriptive Analysis of a Popular Pregnancy Forum: Comments on the Developmental Consequences of Cannabis Use on Offspring.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- 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
- "1, 2, 3, Release": Cannabis Consumption and Mental Health and Well-Being During Pregnancy, Lactation and Parenthood.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Use of Cannabis Protective Behavioral Strategies During Pregnancy.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Cannabis Use Transitions During Early Pregnancy.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Beliefs and perceived benefits and harms of perinatal cannabis use among pre- and post-pregnancy women.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2025Article
- Online conversations on perceived stigma among pregnant individuals who use cannabis.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2025Article
- Use of cannabis to manage symptoms of mental and physical health conditions during pregnancy: analysis of a pro-cannabis pregnancy forum.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivePregnant and postpartum people want more and higher quality information about the effects of perinatal cannabis use (PCU) on child health, and they turn to anonymous sources of information, such as online pregnancy forums, to make decisions about its use. This study characterized perceptions of the developmental impact of PCU on children via a narrative evaluation of a public forum on which people discuss a range of issues around cannabis use.
methodA random sample of 10 threads per month from June 2020 to May 2021 were scraped from the "Ganja Mamas" forum on Whattoexpect.com. Posts were analyzed if they discussed use of cannabis during pregnancy or lactation and children. A qualitative coding structure was developed from a literature review on PCU and was refined for inclusion of emergent topics. Posts were evaluated by two coders using applied thematic analysis and were assessed using an open coding process to identify key topics. Associated codes were grouped into themes.
resultsPosters (a) discussed the negative and positive impact of PCU on child physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development; (b) garnered information about PCU from sources other than medical providers; and (c) discussed harm-reduction approaches to reduce impacts of PCU on child health.
conclusionsThere is a need for stigma-free support around PCU decision-making for people who select into discussion forums designed for communication and support around parental cannabis use. This forum presents a fruitful opportunity for intervention to encourage health-promoting behaviors through the provision of evidence-based information.
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