Marijuana Use in Pregnancy Rising in Ohio | Toledo News

In Ohio, over half of pregnant or soon-to-be-pregnant women are using marijuana—despite warnings from health officials about serious risks like low birth weight, preterm birth, and developmental delays. As cannabis becomes more socially accepted since legalization, many believe it’s safe, but experts insist there’s no safe amount during pregnancy. THC crosses the placenta and can harm fetal development, with studies linking prenatal exposure to cognitive and behavioral issues in children—and even affects infants through breast milk. To counter misinformation, a $250,000 statewide education campaign is launching, aiming to inform—not shame—women so they can make the best choices for their babies. 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/1b1e405c5fe54226