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edited by Elizabeth Hegedus

 
February 02, 2017

Pregnant Women Turn to Marijuana, Perhaps Harming Infants

February 02, 2017/ Helen Ritchie

New York Times

As marijuana becomes legalised in more US states, a recent survey reveals that younger women are using marijuana (~4%).  Women use marijuana to quell morning sickness and there is anecdotal reports that cannabis is perceived as being safe.

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