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Hello Heidy! I really enjoyed reading and analyzing over the topic you chose to go over. I also appreciated you significant amount of information. I personally didn’t know that medical professionals don’t go over the harm of smoking marijuana during pregnancy. I personally do think that medical professionals should be attentive to that sort of information specifically because of the risks that comes with smoking while pregnant. I also appreciated that you put a map, I was able to see the bigger picture here in the United States today. Great job!
Heidy,
I really appreciate you choosing this topic. Following the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey, I have realized first-hand how many people have become more open about using it recreationally. Even with the uptake in the number of people consuming the drug, there have not been sufficient studies or research on the use of marijuana during pregnancy. There are always posters up at the doctors office and in different places that remind expectant mothers about the dangers of drinking while pregnant, and I believe that the same should be done in these instances. I found it particularly interesting that you mentioned the decrease in children being admitted into the foster care system following the legalization. Medical professionals should have these types of conversations more regularly, and I agree that social workers should look to bridge the gap between healthcare and their services to ensure that the mother and child are able to live in a healthy, non-threatening and drug-free environment. Again, thank you for covering such an obscure topic.
Hi Heidy,
I think this is such an interesting topic to explore. The decriminalization of marijuana is something that causes wide discourse between opposing sides, and this is a debate that I am very interested in. Connecting this with child welfare is so interesting; it’s a connection I would have failed to make myself. I appreciate your research regarding the research about marijuana and pregnancy, as well as marijuana and children in foster care; I had no clue statistics such as these exist. I do believe that smoking any substance while pregnant is harmful to the fetus and the development of that child. Social workers working in hospitals can definitely help with education about smoking marijuana while pregnant and connect women and people with uterus’ with proper resources related to rehabilitation and detox.
Hey Heidy, your presentation really made me think about how marijuana use, especially during pregnancy, can affect child welfare. If I am being completely honest, I did not know that women smoked marijuana while pregnant. I found it interesting how you explained the risks of prenatal marijuana exposure and its possible impact on child development. I liked how you raised the need for clearer guidelines in child welfare cases. Your project shows how important it is to consider both the health of the child and the rights of parents, which can be a tricky balance. Overall, you did great, and I appreciate your information.
Hello Heidy,
Your presentation presents an important problem regarding the way in which child welfare protect handle parental marijuana use. The focus should be on whether the child is truly harmed, rather than immediately assuming that use amounts to neglect. All too frequently, these policies reinforce systemic injustices by disproportionately affecting vulnerable families. Protecting children should be the goal of child welfare, not penalizing parents for using marijuana in a responsible or lawful manner. A deeper, fact-based strategy is needed. Thank you for covering this topic!
Hi Heidy,
You brought up a topic that society often overlooks, and it reminds me of how parents who use marijuana are usually labeled unfit. You mention child protection services as a solution for pregnant women using marijuana, but this approach could potentially criminalize and oppress more brown and black people. You mentioned how there isn’t sufficient evidence to determine marijuana’s full effects on a baby, though some side effects exist. The idea of a pregnant woman smoking may seem alarming, but it’s important to ask why she is using marijuana. Is it due to addiction, physical pain from pregnancy, or symptoms like depression leading to misuse? Whatever the reason, understanding the potential harm to the baby is crucial. A mother’s priority should be protecting her child, as marijuana use can have harmful effects on both.
A social worker’s role in a hospital or doctor’s office bridges resource gaps and educates patients, ensuring the most vulnerable receive the support they need.