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Sorting the Fog through the Smoke: Marijuana and Breastfeeding

  • Live Webinar United States (map)

Course Description:

Legalization of marijuana for medicinal pain-management and recreational purposes presents challenges for health care providers in maternal-child health. Inconsistent messaging regarding marijuana use and lactation management is creating alarm for patients and health care organizations alike. Oftentimes, policies and policing of marijuana use are filtered by biases. This webinar will explore current literature regarding marijuana use and breastfeeding, as well as, confusing and inconsistent messaging and policies regarding marijuana use while breastfeeding. Discussion will include recommendations for equitable care practices regarding this topic. 

Course Link:
http://www.mibreastfeeding.org/register-network-series-webinars
CE Value (credits): 1
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
MDHHS: Division of Maternal and Infant Health

Contact Information:
Marji Cyrul
517-373-6486
mailto:cyrulm@michigan.gov