The use of cannabis has increased over the last 10 years. This is in part due to the decriminalization in various areas of the United States as well as in other countries around the world.

But what does the research say for pregnancy and breastfeeding? What do major health organizations recommend? What are some guidelines for safer usage? What are the risks to an infant?

The Infant Risk Center in Amarillo Texas is currently doing studies on Cannabis (as well as many other medications).
https://www.infantrisk.com/help-infantrisk-research

Here are the other resources I have used and compiled for you if you want more information.

Mother To Baby | Fact Sheets [Internet]. Brentwood (TN): Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS); 1994-. Marijuana (Cannabis) 2022 Oct. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582814/

Hale’s Medications and Mothers Milk (2023), Thomas W. Hale, RPh, PhD; Katylin Krutusch, PharmD, MBA, BCPS. Springer Publications

https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/cannabis-legalization-states-map-831885/

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