Can i smoke weed while breastfeeding?

In fact, many edibles contain higher amounts of THC than what you smoke. And marijuana is not less risky than other drugs (such as antidepressants) because it is "natural. " Weed may also be contaminated with other drugs or herbicides that could put your baby at even greater risk. read more

Twenty-seven mothers reported smoking marijuana during breastfeeding. Twelve of them smoked once a month or less, 9 smoked weekly, and 6 smoked daily. Six of their infants were compared at 1 year of age to the infants of mothers who did not smoke marijuana during pregnancy or breastfeeding. read more

Marijuana can cause sleepiness in the baby, which can lead to slow weight gain and possibly slow overall development in the baby long term. In addition, babies whose mothers smoke marijuana regularly have a higher risk of SIDS. Hale reports a possibility of decreased milk production. read more

Researchers think that babies exposed to marijuana through breast milk may become sedated and unable to suck well. Experts are also concerned about the long-term effects on the development of children exposed to these chemicals during breastfeeding. The same thing applies whether you smoke weed or consume marijuana edibles or oil. read more

Dangers beyond breastfeeding. Smoking marijuana around a baby exposes her to dangerous substances through second-hand smoke, which can often contain additional harmful ingredients since street drugs are rarely pure. And like cigarette smoke, marijuana smoke increases the risk of SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome. read more