Navigating Cannabis in Pregnancy and Postpartum

About this episode

This episode discusses cannabis use during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on informed decision-making and stigma reduction.

In this episode, we explore cannabis use during pregnancy, lactation, and the postpartum period through a harm-reduction and evidence-informed lens. This conversation is not about judgment or fear, but about supporting informed decision-making, reducing stigma, and creating space for honest, nuanced conversations around cannabis and parenthood. We are all cannabis-informed doulas, and Kristin is a cannabis educator and the founder of the Mary Jane Doula Collective. Mary Jane Doulas: https://www.maryjanedoulas.com Cannabis and Lactation Blog: https://www.maryjanedoulas.com/blog/cannabis-and-lactation-separating-fact-from-fear State Laws: https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/maternity-drug-policies-by-state https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Substance-Use-During-Pregnancy-and-Child-Abuse-50-State-Summary.pdf

People in this episode

Host: Chatty Doulas

Guest: Kristin

Topics covered

• cannabis use
• pregnancy
• lactation
• postpartum
• harm reduction
• informed decision-making
• stigma reduction

Keywords

• cannabis
• pregnancy
• lactation
• postpartum
• harm reduction
• informed decision
• stigma
• parenthood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mary Jane Doula Collective, Mary Jane Doulas, ProPublica, Legislative Analysis

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