Is Marijuana smoke safe during pregnancy?
Avoid cannabis use and smoke-filled rooms. CDC says THC may reach infants through secondhand smoke.
What the sources say
CDC says cannabis smoke contains many of the same toxic chemicals as tobacco smoke and that THC may be passed to infants through secondhand smoke; CDC recommends pregnant women do not use cannabis and breastfeeding women avoid all cannabis use. MotherToBaby notes AAP, ACOG and FDA advise avoiding marijuana in any form in pregnancy and breastfeeding; THC passes into milk and can stay for days to weeks. Keep home and car smoke-free.
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Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.