{"id":45750,"date":"2026-04-21T23:51:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=45750"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:51:30","slug":"why-these-moms-used-cannabis-while-pregnant-despite-studies-showing-serious-health-risks-for-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=45750","title":{"rendered":"Why these moms used cannabis while pregnant \u2013 despite studies showing serious health risks for babies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cannabis and pregnancy aren\u2019t two things most people would usually connect \u2013 yet some women say they used it during pregnancy anyway. Here\u2019s the reason why.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"yueiw69e932efd1e75\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.yueiw69e932efd1e75 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.yueiw69e932efd1e75 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.yueiw69e932efd1e75 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.yueiw69e932efd1e75 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.yueiw69e932efd1e75 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Pregnancy can be an exciting time, and no matter who you are, most mothers-to-be would do anything to protect their baby. Modern medicine has come a long way, and today we know there are certain things women should \u2013 and shouldn\u2019t \u2013 do while pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>While guidelines can vary slightly depending on where you live, some recommendations are widely known \u2013 such as avoiding alcohol and drugs during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, however, reality can be more complex \u2013 something Tatiana Sanchez says she experienced during her pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-cannabis-during-pregnancy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cannabis during pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>She told the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/10\/01\/health\/why-these-moms-all-used-weed-while-pregnant-despite-the-health-risks\/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost_lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New York Post<\/a>\u00a0that she developed hyperemesis gravidarum while pregnant with her son in 2020. According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/morning-sickness\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20375254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mayo Clinic,<\/a>\u00a0the condition is a severe form of morning sickness that can lead to significant fluid loss and weight loss of more than 5% of pre-pregnancy body weight. In some cases, hospitalization may be required.<\/p>\n<p>Sanchez said she did not want to take Zofran \u2013 a medication commonly prescribed for hyperemesis gravidarum \u2013 because, in her view, \u201cthe potential risks during the first trimester outweighed the benefits.\u201d She also said she was unable to access the medication Diclegis due to shortages.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, she took a more controversial approach \u2013 using cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI chose to use cannabis then out of desperation, because I believed it posed fewer risks than the pharmaceuticals offered to me,\u201d she told the New York Post. \u201cDespite multiple emergency room visits and consultations, the support I received was limited.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-1493716130\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-5313c360626b08a17b0c974062bbc932\" class=\"newsner-5313c360626b08a17b0c974062bbc932 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-women-who-use-cannabis-while-pregnant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women who use cannabis while pregnant<\/h2>\n<p>Riley Kirk, 31, CEO of the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy and a cannabis research scientist, educator and author, also said she used marijuana during pregnancy to manage migraines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring my pregnancy, I chose to consume very small doses of cannabis on only a few occasions to manage persistent migraines,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven Zofran, which dissolves in the mouth, triggered vomiting,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInhaling cannabis vapor was the only method my body could tolerate, and it provided near-instant relief,\u201d while emphasizing that she does not support recreational use during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Sanchez explained that her focus was \u201centirely on intentional, minimal and safe consumption to support my health and my son\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter careful trial and error, I found that using a high-quality dry herb vaporizer with clean flower, combined with a balanced 1:1 THC-to-CBD tincture, was the most effective way to manage my symptoms and maintain stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-serious-health-risks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serious health risks<\/h2>\n<p>That said, both research and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cannabis\/health-effects\/pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>\u00a0warns that cannabis use during pregnancy may pose risks. The agency states: \u201cThe chemicals in cannabis (in particular, tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) pass through your system to your baby and may harm your baby\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough more research is needed to better understand how cannabis may affect you and your baby during pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women do not use cannabis.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-430566395\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-5d502a1908fcb3c8cd7915803bb73cce\" class=\"newsner-5d502a1908fcb3c8cd7915803bb73cce newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Research has also linked cannabis use during pregnancy to outcomes such as low birth weight and potential impacts on neurological development.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is not medical advice. If you have questions about your pregnancy, consult your doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cannabis and pregnancy aren\u2019t two things most people would usually connect \u2013 yet some women say they used it during pregnancy anyway. Here\u2019s the reason why. Pregnancy can be an exciting time, and no matter who you are, most mothers-to-be would do anything to protect their baby. 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