Breastfeeding Grand Rounds 2021 Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Presenters:
Thomas Hale, RPh, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Executive Director of the Infant Risk Center and Associate Dean of Research
Lyla Hunt, MPH, Program Coordinator, New York State Department of Health
Laurel Wilson, BS, IBCLC, RLC CLE, CLD, CCCE, Perinatal Author, TEDx and International Perinatal/Women's Health Speaker
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Summarize New York State’s new law legalizing adult use of cannabis;
Explain the potential health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy and/or when breastfeeding;
Describe current recommendations regarding use of cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding; and
Describe use of person-centered, evidence-based, harm reduction strategies when discussing or counseling and supporting families about cannabis use during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.