Marijuana Use During Pregnancy: Risks and Sperm Quality

Question
my wife is pregnant. we did not smoke marijuana while we were trying to get pregnant. if i smoke on occaision while she is pregnant and we have sex, will any negative components from the marijuana be transferred to the developing baby?

Answer
Hello Mike. As long as you do not smoke in her presence so that she does not breath in any of the smoke, no, nothing will harm the baby. However, the effects of MJ on normal sperm production can be quite long lasting- I wonder how long you were off the MJ before your conceived. All the best- Cheri.