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Marijuana and breastfeeding

kjkahlkjkahl member
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There seems to be very little research done on this.  If you hadn't smoked for two years but took one hit while drinking (not around your baby!) when would you feel comfortable nursing again?  I am feeling like the worst mom in the world for my lapse in judgement.  I know it stays longer then alcohol and I am afraid maybe I should stop nursing now for good. :(
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  • blondie10mblondie10m member
    Google lactmed and they have a section on marijuana if you search for it. I wouldn't stop nursing for good due to one hit! You could even pump and dump temporarily if you are that concerned.
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  • DahliaFlowerDahliaFlower member
    I in no way mean to endorse the decision to smoke pot (at all), but I really wouldn't beat yourself up to the point of "worst mom in the world."  I don't think your guilt should lead you to stop BFing altogether.  Obviously there are MANY benefits to breastfeeding and you should not short-change your LO b/c of one "lapse in judgement."  However, if you think this will be a regular thing for you, maybe you should consider if BF is the right decision for you.  
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  • RDK24RDK24 member
    I had to take Vicodin for a sprain while breastfeeding and I called the infant risk hotline to discuss the safety of it. You could try them: https://www.infantrisk.com

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  • mexicolombianamexicolombiana member
    If you took one hit of weed you'll be fine and your baby will be fine.  You don't need to pump and dump for weeks or anything ridiculous.  

    Just don't smoke pot again while nursing and you'll be all good.  You're not the worst mom in the world.  It's just a hit of pot.  Your baby will be fine, just don't nurse him/her right away.  




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