What You Need to Know About Cannabis if Pregnant

Provides a snapshot for people who are pregnant about how to navigate cannabis use, including understanding the possible risks associated and getting support. It also lists reliable resources for further guidance. Partners can use this resource to create related communication material on their channels like web content, newsletter articles, emails, etc.

Three key points of interest you will find in the document:

• Research suggests cannabis use in pregnancy and chest/breastfeeding may affect the baby’s brain development, learning, behaviour and mental health.
• The safest choice is to avoid cannabis while pregnant and chest/breastfeeding since there’s not yet enough high-quality research on the topic to know whether there is any amount of cannabis use that could be considered safe.
• Getting support by talking to a healthcare provider, partner or co-parent can help create a supportive environment for you and your baby.