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Psychiatric medication use among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who used cannabis for mental health concerns: A cross-sectional survey study.

Diego RegaladoMeghan E ConnollyKaytlin KrutschAmy StarkKathleen Kendall-TackettChristine D Garner
Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2023)
Most mothers who used cannabis for mental health concerns were not taking psychiatric medications. This may be due to a mismatch between perceived mental health and screening results, un- or under-treated mental illness, or preference for cannabis over psychiatric medications. Improved management of perinatal mental health and effective patient education about risks of cannabis versus medication use are needed.
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