Dominguez-Cancino K*, Chabot R, Frossard de Saugy Y, Alunni-Menichini K, Robidoux-Léonard L, Guilbert-Gauthier G, Bertrand K, Huỳnh C, Martínez P, Vasilidis H, L’Espérance N, Massamba V, Loslier J, Nazif-Munoz J. (2025). Talking with pregnant women exposed to cannabis use after cannabis legalization: experiences of professionals working in Québec’s Social and Healthcare system. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 7, 100524.
The rising prevalence of prenatal cannabis use in high-income countries presents a growing concern for the medical community. Despite guidelines outlining risks, healthcare and social service professionals often struggle to discuss cannabis use with pregnant women. This study examines how these interactions have evolved following the Cannabis Act in Québec, focusing on how professionals respond to and provide guidance for women who report cannabis use during pregnancy.