Pot Use in Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight

Pregnant women who use marijuana may be putting their baby at risk for health problems

Wednesday, April 06, 2016 Pot Use During Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight Babies Pregnant women who use marijuana may be putting their baby at risk for health problems, a new study suggests. Read more ... Related Reading • Pregnancy Week by Week • Marijuana Use and Abuse Today's Health News •  Cost of Insulin Rises Threefold in Just a Decade: Study •  Caring for Baby's Teeth Starts Before Birth •  Weight-Loss Surgery Gets People Moving, Study Shows •  Many of Oldest Old Say They're at Peace With Dying •  Sugary Drinks, 'Bad' Carbs Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers •  Common Irregular Heartbeat May Hamper Seniors' Walking Ability •  Hispanics More Likely to Have Heart Pumping Problems, Study Says •  FDA: 2 Diabetes Drugs May Be Linked to Heart Failure Risk •  Most Americans Want to Learn How to Help Those Injured in Disasters •  Pot Use During Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight Babies •  Health Tip: Managing Food Allergy •  Health Tip: Is Your Child Ready for Potty Training? •  Death of Loved One May Trigger Heart Rhythm Trouble •  Intensive Exercise a Fountain of Youth for Aging Muscles Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Help for Painful Knees Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Truth About Heart Disease • Preventing Type 2 Diabetes • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults Top Viewed Articles • Berries: Big Health Benefits • Hypothyroidism and Diabetes • More Obese Than Underweight • Miracle Drug for Addiction • Misinformed About Zika Virus Picture Slideshows • A Quick Guide to the Zika Virus • Heart Symptoms Not to Ignore • Causes of Blood Sugar Swings • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • Living Tips for Adult ADHD Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide