Dr. Manijeh Kamyar talks about the risks of using marijuana while you’re pregnant.
As an OB/Gyn, I ask all my patients who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy if they use marijuana. Many do. Most often they use marijuana to treat pain, nausea, poor appetite, or anxiety.
My patients often think that marijuana use is safe during pregnancy because it’s common and legal in many states. They hear from friends or dispensary staff that it’s safer than medications ob-gyns use to treat morning sickness. Some women say they’ve used it with no problems in their past pregnancies.
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Author: High Risk Pregnancy Center
At the High Risk Pregnancy Center in Nevada, we are devoted to protecting the health of mothers-to-be and their unborn babies. As obstetric subspecialists, our highly trained and experienced maternal fetal medicine (MFM) doctors offer the most advanced testing and treatment options available for reducing pregnancy risks.
In fact, our team has been on the leading edge of MFM (also known as perinatology) for more than two decades. Since then, we’ve introduced many new capabilities in Nevada and have made a substantial contribution to the modern standard of MFM care. Today, we still lead the way in technology, procedures, and commitment to the women in our care and their unborn babies. Learn more about the High Risk Pregnancy Center.
