Why the High Isn't Worth it if Pregnant or Breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to cannabis in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. Many moms may not want to hear this, but medical experts agree: cannabis (commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot, among many other terms) should be avoided if you …
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Fact Sheet: Marijuana (Cannabis)
This sheet is about exposure to marijuana in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is marijuana? Marijuana is a mix of dried leaves, seeds, stems, and flowers from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Some other names for marijuana are pot, weed, and cannabis. The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), …
Baby Blog: For the Love of Cheese! Why Are Pregnant Women Told to Avoid Soft Cheese?
Cheese is as old as modern mankind, with clues about its existence reaching all the way back to 8,000 BC when the first sheep and goats were domesticated by our ancestors (www.historyofcheese.com). And since cheese has been around for so long, it is now one of the most popular and beloved foods throughout the world. So, it did not come as a surprise to me that many who are pregnant and breastfeeding ask MotherToBaby about eating cheese all the time! On our texting service alone (855-999-3525), …
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Your browser does not support SVG Our experts are available through our confidential, free information service via toll-free phone at 866.626.6847 or via text message at 855.999.3525. You can also email an expert or live chat with us. Our trained experts have a variety of backgrounds in the health care field and include doctors, genetic counselors, nurses, and researchers. MotherToBaby has offices throughout the U.S. that cover all 50 states and U.S. territories. We …
Baby Blog: Marijuana, Pregnancy & Breastmilk: Getting Closer to Answers
By Sonia Alvarado, MotherToBaby California Teratogen Information Specialist I wrote a blog about marijuana and pregnancy three years ago and it’s become the most visited blog on the MotherToBaby website. No surprise, considering that marijuana is an even hotter topic today than it was previously! Three years ago, two states had laws allowing recreational use. Now, 29 states allow medicinal use, recreational use or both (with limits on amounts varying from state to state). I was recently asked …
