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context: Headline is misleading. It implies that marijuana use during pregnancy is not illegal in AZ. That is incorrect.
  A patient was prescribed medical marijuana for chronic nausea, the doctor was notified that she was pregnant, and still allowed use.
  While there is no definitive link between marijuana use and poor infant outcomes, it is a risk factor. >
  
  The court ruled that doctor prescribed medical marijuana to a patient the dr knows is pregnant absolves the patient from any claims of child abuse from the use.  
  So what about the usage is NOT legal?   Or what crime did the patient still commit despite the court ruling if you believe it is incorrect to say the usage was not illegal? >
  
  I’m…saying the same thing you are. For this patient, it was not illegal. But, in general, marijuana usage while pregnant can lead to criminal charges. >
  
  It's almost like weed in moderation has practical applications. >
  
  Kind of a strange ruling for judges to find that there is no neglect where a substance is taken legally.  Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome are subject to neglect even though alcohol consumption is legal (in fact Arizona has a specific provision for that diagnosis constituting neglect).  I'm not familiar with research regarding pregnancy and marijuana use, but it seems like the test shouldn't be whether it is legal but whether it harms the child.  I suspect the science is not resolved on that question. >
  
  The difference between fetal alcohol syndrome and this case is that the mother was prescribed cannabis by her doctor who knew her condition. Doctors rarely prescribe alcohol for anything. >
  
  fun fact: Churchill was prescribed alcohol when he visited America during prohibition because he was such a severe alcoholic that he would have been sick without it. >
  
  Since prohibition was repealed, doctors rarely prescribe alcohol :)
  I knew a lady in the 1980s that was prescribed a glass of wine every evening. I was a kid, so I don't know what her condition was. I only asked about it b/c in our religion, drinking is prohibited. I learned if a doctor prescribes it, alcohol is ok in my religion when I was 5. >
  
  People take marijuana while pregnant?
  I know smoking is bad, but does the same go for marijuana or is it reasonably fine?
  Probably not something I would encourage on first glance as any drug use can be harmful. >
  
  Probably for morning sickness. For some women, it can lead to hospitalization and even miscarriage.
  Now, I doubt that doctors are prescribing this but a lot of risk assessment is done when prescribing medication to pregnant women. Yes, there is going to be risk for just about anything taken, but there might be a greater risk to the mother or baby if it's not taken. >
  
  My girls doctor recommended it, but did not officially condone. >
  
  Headline is misleading. It implies that marijuana use during pregnancy is not illegal in AZ. That is incorrect.
  A patient was prescribed medical marijuana for chronic nausea, the doctor was notified that she was pregnant, and still allowed use.
  While there is no definitive link between marijuana use and poor infant outcomes, it is a risk factor. >
  
  The real question is, what consequents will the doctor face. Cause he's the only one to blame
  
  To date, there are no marijuana-derived medications that are FDA-approved for treating conditions associated with pregnancy, including nausea
  
  The doctor literally broke the law and prescribed a non FDA-approved medication.
  E Ffs people don't even read the source.
  
  studies suggest that marijuana use by persons during pregnancy could be linked to problems with attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and behavior in their children later in life
  
  I'm all for legal cannabis use for 21+ y/o that are not pregnant. Everyone else should not be exposed to it. >
  
  Chronic nausea can lead to severe dehydration, which can be real bad for a fetus. If meds can’t help… >
  
  The doctor literally broke the law and prescribed a non FDA-approved medication
  There are always alternatives that won't break the law. >
  
  You literally have no idea what you are talking about. >
  
  Let's see a psychoactive drug that is already known to cause problems when consumed by adolescent, is according to you no problem at all when taken during pregnancy.
  Seems like your purposely ignorant. >
  
  You’re >
  
  Attacking someones grammar is the clear giveaway that they run out of arguments. >
  
  My cousin claims her doctor said it was okay for her to smoke weed and drink alcohol during her pregnancy. The child isn’t reaching certain milestones now. Gee, I wonder what caused it. >
  
  So sad. Do you ever bring that up? Does she make the connection? >
  
  I honestly don’t believe her doctor told her that. She’s a manipulative cunt and doesn’t care about consequences. >
  
  If yo are an alcoholic or borderline alcoholic it would be extremely easy to convince yourself that a reduced level of drinking is the safest choice. But, yes, it's hard to imagine that a doctor would tell you to continue drinking when there is little benefit but some huge downsides if you have too much. (Heck, they'd probably want you to severely decrease or entirely stop using marijuana, and that is far less likely to lead to severe problems for the baby than a bunch of alcohol is) >
  
  I can't imagine taking any sort of drug while pregnant is a good idea, and I don't see why marijuana would be an exception. >
  
  I had horrible vomiting all day all pregnancy. Nothing else worked without unbearable side effects that would negatively effect my health too. Would have loved to do my pregnancy without cannabis, but doctors and nurses all supported it. Gave birth to a happy healthy baby. 
  Everyone has to work out the best risk v reward balance for their situation. Being mom is already filled with enough judgement. >
  
  Yeah, if the mother keeps puking that isn’t good for the baby either.  I’ve heard of worse drugs being used to curb morning sickness than THC.  I think it’s association with recreational drug use makes people automatically think negatively. >
  
  Yeah, like thalidomide... >
  
  It's almost like weed in moderation has practical applications. >
  
  Big NOPE from me, man. IF I were to be pregnant FUCK NO would I ever introduce weed/cannabis to my child in utero. Neither would I ever allow it near them in their infancy, toddler or adolescent years. Their brains are basically NOT developed at all/have a LOT of organ development to do. Way too much risk for any substances around baby. So stupid to be so blasé especially when dealing with a critical gestation process. >
  
  I’m pregnant right now and it feels like almost everything has a risk involved.  Salad?  Could get listeria.  Sugar?  Preeclampsia, diabetes, insulin problems in offspring.  Obese?  Metabolic problems in offspring.  Zofran, which is prescribed for morning sickness?  There’s a lawsuit for heart defects right now (it’s iffy, I took it because I was miserable even though it did shit). 
  I never thought I’d take THC while pregnant but Tbh I did take part of an edible once during first trimester after going crazy being stuck in bed sick, unable to eat or work or do anything at all for weeks, even with a pile of prescriptions.  I was able to get up, run errands, do some chores, eat a healthy meal.  I did tell my doc right away. >
  
  Kind of a strange ruling for judges to find that there is no neglect where a substance is taken legally.  Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome are subject to neglect even though alcohol consumption is legal (in fact Arizona has a specific provision for that diagnosis constituting neglect).  I'm not familiar with research regarding pregnancy and marijuana use, but it seems like the test shouldn't be whether it is legal but whether it harms the child.  I suspect the science is not resolved on that question. >
  
  The difference between fetal alcohol syndrome and this case is that the mother was prescribed cannabis by her doctor who knew her condition. Doctors rarely prescribe alcohol for anything. >
  
  fun fact: Churchill was prescribed alcohol when he visited America during prohibition because he was such a severe alcoholic that he would have been sick without it. >
  
  Since prohibition was repealed, doctors rarely prescribe alcohol :)
  I knew a lady in the 1980s that was prescribed a glass of wine every evening. I was a kid, so I don't know what her condition was. I only asked about it b/c in our religion, drinking is prohibited. I learned if a doctor prescribes it, alcohol is ok in my religion when I was 5. >
  
  What religion, if you don’t mind me asking? >
  
  People take marijuana while pregnant?
  I know smoking is bad, but does the same go for marijuana or is it reasonably fine?
  Probably not something I would encourage on first glance as any drug use can be harmful. >
  
  Probably for morning sickness. For some women, it can lead to hospitalization and even miscarriage.
  Now, I doubt that doctors are prescribing this but a lot of risk assessment is done when prescribing medication to pregnant women. Yes, there is going to be risk for just about anything taken, but there might be a greater risk to the mother or baby if it's not taken. >
  
  My girls doctor recommended it, but did not officially condone. >
  
  It's always interesting to me that drinking or doing drugs while pregnant is illegal as it's known to cause harm to babies. Even though addiction is a genetic disorder. But if you know you have a high genetic predisposition to a different disorder that can severely harm or even kill your baby, you can still have as many children as you want consequence free. 
  I remember watching a documentary about a family with two able bodied parents that happened to be carrying harmful recessive genes and at least 3 of their children were completely bed ridden, likely to die in their 20s, and they were still having kids hoping for a non-disabled child. >
  
  
  The lower courts ruling determined that child welfare officials acted inappropriately when they placed a woman on a state registry for consuming marijuana while pregnant. The Supreme Court’s order removes the mother’s name from appearing on the state’s registry.
  As noted by NORML, the Arizona Department of Child Safety initially took action against the mother, Lindsey Ridgell, in 2019 when her newborn tested positive for cannabis. Last April, justices on the Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the prenatal exposure in this case did not constitute “neglect” because the mother was medically authorized under the law to consume cannabis products to treat symptoms of morning sickness.
  
  Still probably not the smartest move for pregnant women to use cannabis, until there's scientific proof that it's safe. We already know alcohol is harmful for even small amounts infrequently. And full on fetal alcohol syndrome is very very bad. >
  
  We do tons of things without proof they're safe. Every item of food you eat could be contaminated with dangerous bacteria. The idea that someone should avoid something with definite benefits until they have proof that it has no risks is absurd. >
  
  Y’all-Quaida gonna be pissed about this one…