Cannabis Use Behaviors and Desired Interventions Among Postpartum Individuals With Frequent Cannabis Use in Early Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cannabis use among perinatal individuals has dramatically increased. Thus, it is crucial to understand postpartum individuals' experiences with cannabis use, particularly during breastfeeding, and desired postpartum interventions to improve the care and well-being of parents and their children. We aimed to understand motivations for postpartum cannabis use and desired interventions for new parents who frequently used cannabis in early pregnancy.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews from April to May 2022 with postpartum patients who were first-time parents and endorsed daily or weekly cannabis use during early pregnancy on a universally administered, self-reported screener at prenatal care entry in a large integrated health care system in Northern Califo

SUBMITTER: Ogden SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412769 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature