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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Weeding Through the Evidence

Program Date: 18 July 2023

Publication Date: 26 June 2024

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.25 CE; Dietitian 1.25 CPEU

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 19 July 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.

Performance Indicators: 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 8.1.5

Activity Code: 183679

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.

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CE CPEU Pediatric Growth & Development

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.