Cannabis and Pregnancy
Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018, use has increased and become normalized, despite no known safe amount during preconception or pregnancy. Cannabis use during these periods is associated with adverse child growth and developmental outcomes with potentially lifelong effects. Public health attention to these impacts was overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic as legalization unfolded in Canada. Renewed focus is needed to share current evidence and strengthen policies and partnerships to prevent harms from cannabis-exposed pregnancies in the post-legalization era.