Maternal cannabis use may expose infants to harmful compounds through breast milk
Infants whose mothers smoked cannabis while breastfeeding had volatile organic compounds in their urine, a recent study shows.
A recent study from Washington State University reveals that infants whose mothers consume cannabis while breastfeeding may be exposed to harmful compounds through their breast milk. The research, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is the first to examine potential VOC exposure in infants of cannabis-using mothers.
The study found detectable levels of 24 volatile organic compound metabolites in the infants' urine, with concentrations being higher following cannabis use compared to after abstaining. While this study provides evidence of potential VOC exposure, it does not establish a direct link to breast milk. The researchers emphasize the need for further investigation into the health risks associated with cannabis use during lactation and the potential long-term impacts on infants.
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