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Marijuana use and breastfeeding.

Josephine Djulus, Myla Moretti, Gideon Koren

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien

|March 30, 2005

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Breastfeeding mothers using marijuana for chronic pain should avoid it, as cannabinoid safety is unproven. While risks to infants are unknown, close monitoring is essential if mothers continue use.

Area of Science:

Perinatal medicine
Neonatal health
Pharmacology

Background:

Marijuana use during lactation is increasing.
Cannabinoids can be transferred to infants via breast milk.
Limited data exists on the safety of breastfeeding while using marijuana.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety of breastfeeding for mothers using marijuana for chronic pain.
To provide guidance for healthcare providers advising breastfeeding mothers on marijuana use.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on cannabinoid transfer and effects in neonates.
Analysis of risks associated with formula feeding versus potential risks of cannabinoid exposure through breast milk.

Main Results:

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Cannabinoid exposure through breast milk has not been definitively linked to increased neonatal risk.
There is a lack of adequate studies to confirm the safety of breastfeeding while using marijuana.
Potential risks of formula feeding must be considered when advising mothers to discontinue breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

Lactating mothers are advised to refrain from consuming cannabinoids.
Healthcare providers should discuss the risks of formula feeding when advising mothers to stop breastfeeding due to marijuana use.
Close monitoring of breastfed infants exposed to cannabinoids is recommended.