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ArticleHarm reduction journal2024

"I don't need my kid to be high": prioritizing harm reduction when using cannabis during pregnancy.

Erin E Gould, Siddhi S Ganesh, Rachel Carmen Ceasar

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Erin E GouldDepartment of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1845 North Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA. ering@usc.edu.
Siddhi S GaneshDepartment of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1845 North Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.
Rachel Carmen CeasarDepartment of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1845 North Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundCannabis is the most common illicit substance used in pregnancy. As use continues to increase, understanding peoples' behaviors surrounding cannabis use during pregnancy is needed to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The aim of this study was to better understand pregnant individuals' perceptions and knowledge of cannabis use and use patterns as well as the social and environmental factors that may influence their use.

methodsWe conducted interviews with 19 participants between December 2022 and March 2023. Individuals self-identified as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), were over 21 years of age, spoke English or Spanish, resided in California, and had used cannabis during pregnancy in the last 0-2 years. Using qualitative, constructivist grounded theory methods, we analyzed the contexts that contributed to participants' lived experiences surrounding cannabis use behaviors during pregnancy.

resultsParticipants reported making conscious decisions to responsibly manage their cannabis use during pregnancy to minimize potential harm to the fetus. Participants prioritized making what they perceived to be safer adjustments to their use of cannabis: (1) changing the amount of cannabis used, (2) changing the types of cannabis products used, and (3) changing sources of cannabis procurement. DISCUSSION: Our findings show that pregnant individuals are seeking information about safe cannabis use beyond medical supervision and are open to altering their cannabis consumption patterns. However, they are unable to find trustworthy and evidence-based harm reduction practices which can be implemented to mitigate harm to their unborn children. A harm reduction approach is needed in the field of maternal cannabis use to promote positive maternal and fetal health outcomes.

conclusionsMore data is needed on comprehensive harm reduction approaches to cannabis use during pregnancy. This requires implementation of education on these topics in healthcare settings presented by prenatal care clinicians.

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Harm ReductionAdultCaliforniaCannabisFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMarijuana SmokingMarijuana UsePregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsYoung AdultCannabisHarm reductionInterventionPregnancyRiskSafetyStigma

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