# Reevaluating Claims of Cannabis as a Cause of Infant Death
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Chapter 1: Overview of the Case
In December 2019, The American Journal of Case Reports published a distressing account of an infant's sudden death. What sets this incident apart is the assertion that the mother's use of marijuana during pregnancy was a contributing factor. This assertion is particularly striking, as there have been no verified cases linking cannabis to fatalities in adults or children. Moreover, no documented instances exist where a mother's cannabis consumption has led to stillbirth or pregnancy termination. This report emerges amid rising rates of cannabis use among pregnant women, raising questions about its implications or whether this is yet another case of misattribution by coroners.
Case Details
The report recounts the situation of an 11-day-old baby who was discovered unresponsive at home in Illinois. After being taken to the hospital, the infant was pronounced dead. Born at approximately 36.5 weeks of gestation, she was considered "relatively healthy" at birth. An autopsy found no indications of su