Pregnant Women And Marijuana Use: Why The AMA Says Pot Needs To Have A Warning Label

Pregnant women may need to think twice before using marijuana to ease morning sickness or relax their aching body — they could be putting their baby at risk. The American Medical Association (AMA) announced on Monday it will push for warnings to be added to medical and recreational pot products wherever they’re sold.  

If it were to happen, the warnings would be similar to those currently seen on alcohol and tobacco products, which warn women about the risks of using such products while pregnant. Speaking on the subject, Dr. Diana Ramos, a Los Angeles physician with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), said, “So why not do the same thing with marijuana, since it is the most commonly used illicit drug during pregnancy.”

After ACOG proposed the warnings at the AMA’s policy-making meeting in Atlanta, the AMA voted to adopt the proposal, adding it to its lobbying...

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