Journal article
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