SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -There’s been a rise in the number of pregnant women who are using marijuana to soothe anxiety and morning sickness.
In the JAMA study, researchers observed a sample of pregnant women in California and saw a 3 percent increase in use form 2009 through 2016.
One expert said the rise may be attributed to the increased availability of legal marijuana in recent years.
While marijuana effects on a fetus aren’t clear, doctors do caution women that smoking could lead to lower birth weights and developmental problems.>> MORE FROM LILA’S DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
