Smoking weed during pregnancy: you should know

Smoking weed during pregnancy has a negative impact on the health of the unborn child. You can find out what you should know in this health tip.

Smoking in pregnancy has consequences for the child

Smoking weed during pregnancy causes part of the cannabis active ingredient THC to reach your placenta through your bloodstream and thus also into the child's bloodstream.

• One consequence of this is that there is a change in the brain development of the unborn child.
• A 2015 study found that the changes in the brain differ from those of tobacco use during pregnancy.
• A recent study from 2019 also looked at the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
• It was found that the rate of prematurity among women who stoned during pregnancy was twice as high as that of women who did not use cannabis.
• So if you are pregnant, you should generally refrain from consuming cannabis. If you have difficulty with cannabis addiction, seek professional help and speak to your gynecologist about the problem.
• Tip: You can also specifically discuss your problem with your local drug advice center. This usually works with doctors who are very familiar with cannabis use.

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