The Board's most important responsibility is participating in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which conducts our nation's monetary policy; the seven governors comprise the voting majority of the FOMC with the other five votes coming from Reserve Bank presidents.
THC is known to pass from the mother to the developing fetus through the placenta24. This means that the fetus is affected by any amount of marijuana taken by the pregnant woman, placing it at a greater risk of complications occurring.
Marijuana use can also disrupt in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, resulting in fewer eggs retrieved and lower chance of fertilization. In one study, women smoking marijuana 1 year before attempting IVF had 25% fewer eggs retrieved and fewer fertilized 16. These factors can make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant. Can Marijuana Use Affect Pregnancy? THC is known to pass from the mother to the developing fetus through the placenta 24.