ArticleJournal of cannabis research2024
Cannabis use, decision making, and perceptions of risk among breastfeeding individuals: the Lactation and Cannabis (LAC) Study.
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- Medical Cannabis During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Is the Concern Fully Evidence-Based?Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Volatile Organic Compound Metabolites Are Found in the Urine of Breastfed Infants Whose Mothers Use Cannabis: The Lactation and Cannabis (LAC) Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- "1, 2, 3, Release": Cannabis Consumption and Mental Health and Well-Being During Pregnancy, Lactation and Parenthood.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Breast milk Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in cannabis users during the postpartum period: correlation between breast milk, maternal urine and saliva samples during early lactation.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Cannabis Use Motives Across the Reproductive Continuum: An Integrative Literature Review.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Review
- Self-Reported Cannabis Use in Pregnancy and Maternal Psychological Health.Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2026Article
- Preterm Delivery and Postpartum Substance Use: Implications for Maternal Mental Health in Obstetric Care.Cureus · 2025Article
- Association of Preconception and Prenatal Cannabis Use With Breastfeeding.American journal of preventive medicine · 2025Article
- Online conversations on perceived stigma among pregnant individuals who use cannabis.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2025Article
- Effects of maternal edible THC consumption on offspring lung growth and function in a rhesus macaque model.American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology · 2025Article
- Human Milk Cannabinoid Concentrations and Associations with Maternal Factors: The Lactation and Cannabis (LAC) Study.Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine · 2024Article
- Use of cannabis to manage symptoms of mental and physical health conditions during pregnancy: analysis of a pro-cannabis pregnancy forum.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Cannabis Use Behaviors and Desired Interventions Among Postpartum Individuals With Frequent Cannabis Use in Early Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study.Journal of addiction medicineArticle
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Abstract
objectiveOur primary objective was to understand breastfeeding individuals' decisions to use cannabis. Specifically, we investigated reasons for cannabis use, experiences with healthcare providers regarding use, and potential concerns about cannabis use.
methodsWe collected survey data from twenty breastfeeding participants from Washington and Oregon who used cannabis at least once weekly. We documented individuals' cannabis use and analyzed factors associated with their decisions to use cannabis during lactation. Qualitative description was used to assess responses to an open-ended question about potential concerns.
resultsFifty-five percent of participants (n = 11) reported using cannabis to treat or manage health conditions, mostly related to mental health. Eighty percent of participants (n = 16) reported very few or no concerns about using cannabis while breastfeeding, although participants who used cannabis for medical purposes had significantly more concerns. Most participants (n = 18, 90%) reported receiving either no or unhelpful advice from healthcare providers. Four themes arose through qualitative analysis, indicating that breastfeeding individuals are: 1) identifying research gaps and collecting evidence; 2) monitoring their child's health and development; 3) monitoring and titrating their cannabis use; and 4) comparing risks between cannabis and other controlled substances.
conclusionsBreastfeeding individuals reported cannabis for medical and non-medical reasons and few had concerns about cannabis use during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding individuals reported using a variety of strategies and resources in their assessment of risk or lack thereof when deciding to use cannabis. Most participants reported receiving no helpful guidance from healthcare providers.
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