Maternal cannabis use and intra-uterine growth restriction

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug, especially among young women in Western societies. The effects of cannabis use during pregnancy have been studied for many years. The vast majority of studies have shown a link between maternal consumption of cannabis and foetal development. Foetal g...

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Published in:Gynécologie, obstétrique & fertilité obstétrique & fertilité, 2006-07, Vol.34 (7-8), p.632
Main Authors: Davitian, C, Uzan, M, Tigaizin, A, Ducarme, G, Dauphin, H, Poncelet, C
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Animals
Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators - physiology
Cannabinoids - adverse effects
Cannabis - adverse effects
Female
Fetal Growth Retardation - epidemiology
Fetal Growth Retardation - etiology
Humans
Marijuana Abuse - complications
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
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Summary:Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug, especially among young women in Western societies. The effects of cannabis use during pregnancy have been studied for many years. The vast majority of studies have shown a link between maternal consumption of cannabis and foetal development. Foetal growth restriction seems to be the major complication of cannabis exposure. Nevertheless, all these studies have suffered from several methodological biases. The maternal marijuana use should be first and foremost detected in pregnant women for a specific addiction management and pregnancy follow-up.
ISSN:1297-9589