Marijuana in Pregnancy Under Fire | Columbus News

In Ohio, over half of pregnant or expecting women admit to using marijuana—sparking health alerts over risks like low birth weight, developmental delays, and stillbirth. Despite legalization making cannabis mainstream and most Ohioans viewing it as safe, experts warn it crosses the placenta and harms fetal development. A statewide campaign is now rolling out to educate, not shame, emphasizing there’s no safe dose during pregnancy—and urging women to make informed choices for their babies’ health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39f6f9a53de8f5fd