OSF-UIC researchers want to reduce cannabis use among pregnant women
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Legalization of cannabis has led to increased use by the general population, in addition to a rise in use by pregnant women. Cannabis is the most used drug during pregnancy in the United States and yet many doctors don’t talk about it with their patients who are pregnant or thinking about conceiving.One study found about 20% of pregnant women
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation: A Practice Resource
Full article: Cannabis use among pregnant women under different
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OSF-UIC researchers want to reduce cannabis use among pregnant women
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University of Illinois Chicago - Department of Medicine 2021-2022
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Interaction of prenatal exposure to cigarettes and MAOA genotype
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Closing Gaps in Health and Care
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Cannabis use linked to unhealthy birth outcomes – @theU
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy on the Rise
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Cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth