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 GarnerPublished 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.