Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 108297

Pregnancy: Cannabis

Tabled: 26 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is issued to maternity services and safeguarding partners on cannabis use during pregnancy and while caring for new born babies.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Maternity services are required to provide care in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines on antenatal care and pregnancy, reference code NG201, and complex social factors, reference code CG110. These guidelines specify tha...

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