Information on marijuana use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and while caring for children. Marijuana and Your Baby
Know the Facts about Marijuana for Pregnant and Nursing Moms: Why wait to use? See below why the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that you pause on using marijuana if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Key Facts for New Parents
Breastfeeding
THC
Pregnancy
“Pumping and dumping” does not work with marijuana . It can stay in your breast milk for 6 or more days.
THC is stored in fat, which is an important building block for babies’ brains and bodies.
The THC you consume can reach your baby and affect their brain development and birth weight.
Marijuana and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for you and your baby. Your breast milk should be as safe as possible for the health of your baby. Unlike alcohol, “pumping and dumping” your breast milk after marijuana use will not work. THC is stored in body fat, including the fat in breast milk. Marijuana use during breastfeeding may cause problems with milk production and a decrease in your baby’s sucking reflex. How much and how long the different chemical from marijuana stay in your body is different for each person. The strength of the marijuana product, the amount you use, how often you use it and your own body’s metabolism make the difference. Marijuana amounts in your breast milk can be higher than that in your blood.
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