Cannabis Use Increases Preterm Risks

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Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy

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An updated systematic review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death.

The study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics .

Cannabis remains one of the most common substances used in pregnancy that's still illegal under federal law.

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