Animal Models Evaluating the Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Tobacco and Marijuana

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Jun 1;65(2):334-346. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000693. Epub 2022 Feb 4.

Abstract

Within this review, the literature and outcomes from animal models of maternal marijuana use and cigarette smoking are summarized. The existing data demonstrate that prenatal marijuana and nicotine exposure both have multifaceted adverse effects on maternal, gestational, placental, and fetal outcomes. These include placental function and development, fetal growth and birth weight, and offspring neurodevelopment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cannabis* / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Models, Animal
  • Placenta
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects*
  • Tobacco Products