PRIMARY STUDY

Prenatal Exposure to Cannabis and Risk of Major Structural Birth Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Key Findings:  There is inconsistent evidence to suggest that prenatal cannabis exposure is associated with birth defects according to this meta-analysis

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  11

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2023


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  Delker E, et al. Prenatal Exposure to Cannabis and Risk of Major Structural Birth Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 2023; 142:269-283. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005252

Authors:  Delker E, Hayes S, Kelly AE, Jones KL, Chambers C, Bandoli G