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Cannabis use during lactation may alter the composition of human breast milk

Abstract

BackgroundCannabis is often used by women to manage symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy, and postpartum stress and anxiety. While exclusive breastfeeding has been recommended for the first 6 months of an infant’s life, the presence of cannabinoids in the milk of cannabis users complicates this recommendation. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of maternal cannabis use on changes in the levels of macronutrients …

Authors

Josan C; Shiplo S; Fusch G; Raha S; Shea AK

Journal

Pediatric Research, Vol. 93, No. 7, pp. 1959–1968

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

June 2023

DOI

10.1038/s41390-022-02315-1

ISSN

0031-3998