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Perinatal Cannabis Use in the Era of Increasing Legalization: Considerations for State MCH Programs

By Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)

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Approximately one in 20 people report using cannabis while pregnant, making it the most used federally illicit substance by pregnant people in the U.S., according to SAMSHA. The potential harms of perinatal cannabis use to maternal, fetal, and newborn health are well-documented. This publication is intended as a resource for state MCH professionals in designing and implementing public health approaches that prevent and mitigate the harm of perinatal cannabis use to pregnant and postpartum people and their families.

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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC53579, Maternal Health Training & Resource Center. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position nor policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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