Marihuana use by pregnant women: Neurobehavioral effects in neonates

In a prospective study of 291 mothers-to-be, 20 per cent reported some use of marihuana before and/or during prenancy. A significant increase in symptoms associated with nervous system abnormalities was observed among babies born to heavy regular marihuana users and visual responses were affected in...

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Published in:Drug and alcohol dependence 1980-12, Vol.6 (6), p.415-424
Main Author: Fried, P.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alcohol Drinking
Cannabis
Child Behavior - drug effects
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Smoking
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Summary:In a prospective study of 291 mothers-to-be, 20 per cent reported some use of marihuana before and/or during prenancy. A significant increase in symptoms associated with nervous system abnormalities was observed among babies born to heavy regular marihuana users and visual responses were affected in two- to three-day-old infants in a dose-related fashion. No relationship between marihuana use and maternal weight gain, length of gestation, duration of labor or birthweight was found.
ISSN:0376-8716
1879-0046
DOI:10.1016/0376-8716(80)90023-X