Cannabis Use

Legal use of cannabis doesn't necessarily make it safe.  Researchers are still studying the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy on babies, children and youth.

Until more is known about the short and long term effects of cannabis on fetuses, babies and young children, it is safest to encourage persons who are pregnant, contemplating pregnancy, or chest/breastfeeding to avoid using cannabis in any form.

More information on cannabis use during pregnancy and chest/breastfeeding is available from the following web sites:

• Pregnancy Info - substance use in pregnancy

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• Canadian Public Health Association

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• Public Health Agency of Canada

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• OHRI Video: There may be a time and a place, but is pregnancy one? Weeding out the mouths from the facts to help make informed choices about cannabis use in pregnancy

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• CMNRP - Substance Use

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• Public Health Ontario - Evidence Brief Health Effects of Cannabis Exposure in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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• Government of Canada - Thinking of using cannabis before or during pregnancy?

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• CDC - Marijuana and Public Health

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• MotherToBaby - Cannabis

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• The MotHERS Podcast - Cannabis & Pregnancy (featuring Dr. Heather Watson)

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• BORNOntario - Cannabis in Pregnancy

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• Native Women's Association of Canada - Resources