EFEITOS DO CONSUMO DA Cannabis sativa DURANTE A GESTAÇÃO E NO PÓS-PARTO

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.7762418065

• Palavras-chave: Cannabis sativa; Gravidez; Período Pós-Parto; Drogas Ilícitas.

• Keywords: Cannabis sativa; Pregnancy; Postpartum Period; Illicit drugs.

• Abstract: Introduction: Cannabis sativa belongs to the monotypic genus of the Cannabaceas martinov family, and is the most consumed illicit drug in the world, due to its psychotropic effects. With the popularization of marijuana in recent years, more and more women of childbearing age have used the plant recreationally. Pregnant women who use Cannabis sativa may be at greater risk of prolonged hospitalization and adverse birth outcomes. Objective: to review recent literature on the use of marijuana during pregnancy and postpartum, seeking to elucidate possible risks associated with this use. Methodology: This study is a descriptive bibliographic review, carried out through searches in databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo); National Library of Medicine's (Pubmed-Medline) and Virtual Health Library (VHL), using inclusion and exclusion criteria in the selection of articles. Results: the harm caused by the use of Cannabis during pregnancy and postpartum include decreased growth, influence on fetal development, fetal brain malformation, which leads to early and long-lasting cognitive dysfunctions, embryogenic malformations, respiratory discomfort, hospitalization in UTI, premature birth and cannabinoid hyperemesis. Conclusion: The increase in Cannabis consumption by women during pregnancy and postpartum is alarming and can be considered a serious public health problem, it has very harmful effects on mother and baby, thus, the need for existence of public and prevention policies to reduce these numbers.