--- title: "MSU Research: 1 In 6 Pregnant Women In MI Use Cannabis" description: MSU Research finds 1 in 6 pregnant women in Michigan use cannabis, raising health concerns and highlighting the need for greater public education on risks. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_318760905.jpeg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # MSU Research: 1 In 6 Pregnant Women In MI Use Cannabis - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Medical Cannabis News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - 23 October 2025 A new study from **MSU researchers** reveals a concerning trend — approximately **one in six women in Michigan use cannabis during pregnancy**. The findings, recently published in the scientific journal *Addiction*, highlight the growing normalization of cannabis use and its potential risks to maternal and infant health. The study by **MSU researchers** used both **self-reported data and urine toxicology testing** from the Michigan Archive for Research on Child Health, analyzing data from more than **1,100 women between 2017 and 2023**. The research indicates that despite widespread education on prenatal health, many women continue to **use cannabis** during pregnancy, often without fully understanding its potential impact on fetal development. ### The Growing Trend to Use Cannabis During Pregnancy Since **medical cannabis was legalized in 2008** and **recreational cannabis in 2018**, Michigan has seen a significant shift in attitudes toward marijuana. However, **MSU researchers** warn that this changing social landscape may have unintended consequences, particularly for pregnant women who **use cannabis**. Lead author **Dr. Ban Al-Sahab**, assistant professor in MSU’s Department of Family Medicine, says that not enough people understand the risks associated with **cannabis use** during pregnancy. “This changing legal and social landscape around cannabis necessitates a deeper understanding of trends and characteristics related to how people **use cannabis**,” she explained in a university blog post. ### Health Risks of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy According to the **American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists**, **cannabis use** while pregnant can cause several complications, including **fetal growth restriction** and **preterm birth**. The **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)** further emphasizes that there is **no safe way to use cannabis during pregnancy**. The active ingredient **THC** — tetrahydrocannabinol — can cross the placenta, directly affecting the developing baby’s brain. The CDC has also linked **cannabis use** during pregnancy to issues with **attention, memory, and problem-solving** in children.   ### MSU Researchers Call for Greater Awareness Dr. Al-Sahab and her team of **MSU researchers** believe the findings underscore an urgent need for public education. “Our data highlight why it’s so important to understand why so many women **use cannabis** during pregnancy and how we can help them make safer choices,” she said. Moving forward, the **MSU researchers** plan to develop targeted interventions to reduce **cannabis use** among expectant mothers and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. 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