Perceptions, barriers, and facilitators of cannabis screening during pregnancy and labor: A qualitative study

Findings underscore the importance of patient education about adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes of prenatal cannabis use, regardless of whether disclosure occurs. To facilitate disclosure of use, close attention should be paid to verbal and non-verbal communication when screening and counseling women during pregnancy and childbirth. Additional studies are needed to further examine patient-provider cannabis-related communication, with a focus on identifying discriminatory behaviors and practices resulting in health inequities.