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Smoking pot regularly during pregnancy won't do your baby any favors, researchers warn.

UNLV doctors are warning expectant mothers that marijuana consumption may heighten health risks for the fetus after reviewing sonogram data from nearly 450 pregnant women who self-reported daily marijuana use.

While much research has been done on the negative effects of alcohol and cigarettes during pregnancy, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas discovered the potential risks associated with marijuana.

Daily use of marijuana during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of low birth weight, low resistance to infection, and can “disrupt the necessary flow of oxygen-rich blood through the placenta,” according to a study from the UNLV School of Medicine.

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Marijuana use is now legal in several states, but a new study suggests that pregnant women should still be wary of using this drug.

More pregnant people are using marijuana, a study from October revealed, leading researchers to further investigate how cannabis could possibly affect fetuses. New research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has provided some insight into this question, suggesting daily marijuana use during pregnancy is linked to adverse fetal outcomes.

A new UNLV study says the daily use of marijuana during pregnancy may lead to numerous health problems for a developing baby.