How women use cannabis before and during pregnancy
Official title: Modes of Cannabis Administration and Polysubstance Use among Women Before and During Pregnancy
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10932969 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how women use cannabis before and during pregnancy, including different ways they consume it like vaping or eating edibles, to see how this varies with their backgrounds and local laws, and how it might affect their health and their baby's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $659,404 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA058201-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932969 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant who use cannabis or are at risk for substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or are not at risk for substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the patterns of cannabis use among women before and during pregnancy, focusing on different methods of consumption such as vaping and edibles. It aims to understand how these patterns vary based on socio-demographic factors and local cannabis laws, as well as their relationship to substance use disorders and health outcomes. By analyzing data from a large cohort of pregnancies, the study will explore the frequency of cannabis use, the potential for addiction, and the impact on maternal and fetal health. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining electronic health records with self-reported substance use data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved guidelines and interventions for pregnant women using cannabis, ultimately enhancing maternal and fetal health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated significant concerns regarding prenatal cannabis use and its effects, suggesting that this study addresses a critical and timely issue.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly Corinne — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Young-Wolff, Kelly Corinne
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.