Pregnant and lactating people’s strategies to mitigate the risk of cannabis consumption

Abstract Background: Multiple studies have demonstrated that pregnant and lactating people who use cannabis perceive a variety of benefits from that use, offering some explanation of why rates of use continue to increase. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore pregnant and lactating people’s perceptions of the risks of cannabis use and understand what steps, if any, they take to mitigate these risks. Design: Qualitative description. Methods: We analyzed semi-structured interviews with 52 Canadians who made the decision