J Gynecol Obst Bio R
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J Gynecol Obst Bio R · Feb 2006
Meta Analysis[Short- and long-term consequences of prenatal exposure to cannabis].
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used drugs by pregnant women. The objective of this review of literature was to examine the association between cannabis use during pregnancy and effects upon growth, cognitive development (memory, attention, executive functions...) and behavior of newborns, children and teenagers. ⋯ In addition to alcohol and cigarettes, information should be given to women about the potentially harmful effects on fetal development, newborns, children and teenagers of smoking cannabis. Therefore, it seems necessary to develop prevention programs on this subject.