Cannabis use, decision making, and perceptions of risk among breastfeeding individuals: the Lactation and Cannabis (LAC) Study.
Caroline B SmithJenna SchmidtElizabeth A HoldsworthBeatrice CafféOlivia BrooksJanet E WilliamsDavid R GangMark A McGuireMichelle K McGuireCelestina Barbosa-LeikerCourtney L MeehanPublished in: Journal of cannabis research (2024)
Breastfeeding 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.