
Center for Pediatric Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Title
Marijuana and Breastfeeding.
Publication Title
MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing
Document Type
Article
PubMed ID
34860790
Abstract
Marijuana use among adults of childbearing age has increased over the years, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our breastfeeding expert, Dr. Spatz, reviews the evidence for transmission of components of marijuana to breastmilk and what that means for babies who are being breastfed.
Keywords
Breast Feeding, Cannabis, Female, Humans, Lactation, Milk, Human
DOI
10.1097/NMC.0000000000000784
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Citation
Spatz, D. (2022). Marijuana and Breastfeeding.. MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing, 47 (1), 54-54. https://doi.org/10.1097/NMC.0000000000000784