A research study of more than 360,000 moms and babies reveals a considerable threat of low birth weight and NICU admissions for children exposed to marijuana in utero. The research study highlights the increasing dangers connected with the frequency of marijuana usage throughout pregnancy. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
Large Kaiser Permanente research study contributes to proof about low birthweight, preterm birth, admission to neonatal extensive care.
A big research study of more than 360,000 moms and babies discovered increased threat of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal extensive care system (NICU) for children whose moms utilized marijuana throughout pregnancy.
The findings line up with previous research study recommending a connection in between prenatal marijuana usage and low birthweight children, and recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that pregnant clients prevent marijuana in pregnancy.
The scientists likewise discovered a “dose-response” relationship, indicating increasing threat of baby health dangers with more regular reported usage of marijuana.
The analysis utilized health records from 364,924 babies born to Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) members in between January 2011 and July2020 Of these, 6.2% of the babies were exposed to marijuana in utero. Information about marijuana usage was acquired from a self-report prenatal screening survey and a urine toxicology test.
The research study discovered statistically considerably higher chances of low birthweight, child that is little for gestational age, preterm birth, and admission to a NICU.
“Our analysis adds new concerns about the potential for preterm birth and NICU admission, which are associated with immediate, highly stressful situations for the family as well as long-term adverse outcomes for the child,” stated lead author Lyndsay Avalos, PhD, MILES PER HOUR, a research study researcher with the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.
Reference: “Neonatal outcomes associated with in utero cannabis exposure: a population-based retrospective cohort study” by Lyndsay A. Avalos, PhD, MILES PER HOUR; Sara R. Adams, MILES PER HOUR; Stacey E. Alexeeff, PhD; Nina R. Oberman, MILES PER HOUR; Monique B. Does, MILES PER HOUR; Deborah Ansley, MD; Nancy Goler, MD; Alisa A. Padon, PhD; Lynn D. Silver, MD, MILES PER HOUR and Kelly C. Young-Wolff, PhD, MILES PER HOUR, 26 November 2023, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
DOI: 10.1016/ j.ajog.2023111232
