High Stakes: Marijuana and Pregnancy

The EngagED Midwife

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In this episode, Cara and Missi take a look at the high stakes surrounding marijuana, THC, and cannabis use during pregnancy, including the complex risks and potential effects on both mother and child. They also iscuss the importance of drug screening and testing, providing intervention and/or referral, and the challenging terrain of mandated reporting to child welfare services. Ethical principles that guide nurses and midwives in their duty to avoid harm to patients, ensuring that we support and protect families in the best ways possible, is reviewed as Missi and Cara provide critical insights and expert perspectives, as well as share professional guidelines and recommendations. #Marijuana #DrugScreening #DrugTesting #Bias #Racism #Pregnancy #FetalRisk #DrugUse #ChildWelfare #WhenWeKnowBetterWeDoBetter #Ethics #CodeOfEthics #TrustWomen