Forget common folklore about the safety of weed. Marijuana harms babies, research shows

Marijuana can stunt or even kill babies in the womb: Study

That's bad news, especially since the number of moms smoking weed during pregnancy more than doubled over the past 2 decades.

Marijuana Use While Pregnant Linked to Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight

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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals

Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.

Smoking weed during pregnancy leads to low birth weight, poor development, early delivery, death: study

The research found that there was a 52 percent higher risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks with marijuana use during pregnancy, and a 75 percent increase in risk of low birth weights under around 5.5 lbs.

Health Spotlight: Risks of taking CBD while pregnant

The warnings of using CBD during pregnancy INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — CBD is the second most active ingredient in cannabis, it’s known to provide pain relief, help you sleep, and ease stress, but is it safe to take during pregnancy? In today’s Health Spotlight News 8’s Brittany Noble reports on a new warning from the FDA and what researchers are finding that could impact your baby’s future. From creams to gummies to pills to smoothies, CBD comes in m…

Marijuana is extremely dangerous to the fetus in the womb, study finds

Many parents-to-be think because marijuana is natural, it won’t harm their developing baby. As marijuana use during pregnancy rises, research shows that’s not true.