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

Abstract Background: Cannabis is the most commonly used federally illicit substance during pregnancy. Yet, little is known about women’s lived experiences of being screened for cannabis use during pregnancy. Objective: To explore perceptions of cannabis use during pregnancy and childbirth, including experiences of being screened for cannabis use during the intrapartum period. Methods: We conducted a phenomenological qualitative study using semi-structured, online interviews with 16 English-speaking women who gave birth at a U.S. hospital within the past three months. After