Many are aware of the dangers associated with smoking marijuana during pregnancy. However, the risks could still be high if breastfeeding moms partake in the activity even after giving birth, ...

Want to know if edibles are safe during pregnancy? Here's why experts say it's best to skip the gummies for now.

RECENTLY I gave a lecture to a group of medical students. They appeared genuinely surprised to hear about a study finding that tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, ...

Fewer women are opting to drink and smoke cigarettes during pregnancy, but more are choosing to use marijuana, according to new research. Fewer woman are opting to drink and smoke cigarettes during ...

Smoking is bad. Bad for mom. Bad for the unborn and born baby alike. Now, a new study reinforces its adverse effect on the developing child, with a focus on the damage done to the kidneys. Smoking is ...

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that can harm a pregnant person and their developing fetus. It can cause various health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, and prenatal ...

Pregnancy can be a big motivator for women to stop smoking. Now a new study suggests that at least some pregnant smokers start cutting back even before they know they've conceived. The findings, ...

TJ is a 30-year-old pregnant woman of about 10 weeks gestation who presents for her first prenatal visit. The nurse asks her about her health habits and learns that TJ has smoked about 1 pack and a ...