학술논문

Cannabis use and breastfeeding: do we know enough?
Document Type
Editorial
Source
South African Journal of Psychology. Mar2020, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p7-10. 4p.
Subject
*INFANT formulas
*MARIJUANA
*BREAST milk
Language
ISSN
0081-2463
Abstract
In one study on the impact of cannabis use during lactation, cannabis exposure via the mother's breast milk during the first month postpartum appeared to be associated with a decrease in infant motor development at 1 year of age ([4]). This effect was only observed with daily or near daily consumption, and occasional maternal cannabis use during breastfeeding did not demonstrate any significant effects on infant development, similar to findings from another study ([23]). South Africa lacks clear guidelines on how to respond, educate, and counsel lactating women about the risks of cannabis use on infant development and other health outcomes other than to simply advise pregnant and breastfeeding women against any substance use. [Extracted from the article]