Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Weeding Through the Evidence
Program Date: 19 July 2023
Publication Date: 27 June 2024
Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.25; Dietitian CPEU: 1.25
Course Description:
In this course, Susan Meier, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC will discuss the pharmacodynamics of cannabis and its impact on the mother and developing fetus; review current research on the effects of perinatal marijuana use; and summarize recommendations for pregnant and lactating mothers. Originally presented as a live webinar on July 19, 2023.Course Objectives:
• Discuss the pharmacodynamics of cannabis and its impact on the mother and developing fetus.
• Review current research on the effects of perinatal marijuana use.
• Summarize recommendations for the pregnant and lactating mother.
- CDR Level: 1
- Performance Indicators: 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 8.1.5
- Run Time: 49
Course Instructor Bio(s)
Susan Meier, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Assistant Professor, Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO, USA
Susan Meier, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC practices as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and is an Assistant Professor at Regis University, Loretto Heights School of Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program. Susan has a long history of professional organization involvement. She has served as the National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Council Chair and Secretary/Treasurer on the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Board. Her professional interests include neonatal pathophysiology, genetics, transition to extrauterine life, and mentoring. She has authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.
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