Parenting Safely
Being high or buzzed while caring for a baby is not safe. Do not let anyone who is high take care of your baby. Some marijuana can make people very sleepy when they are high. It is not safe to sleep with your baby while you are high. After having a baby, you may be tired and using marijuana may lower your awareness. If something were to happen to your baby, you may have a difficult time responding appropriately. It is not safe to drive a car while high. Do not let your baby ride in a car if the driver is high. Second-hand smoke, either tobacco or marijuana, is not safe. Do not allow anyone to smoke in your home or around your baby. Being legal does not mean that marijuana is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women and their babies. Talk with your doctor if you are thinking about becoming pregnant, are pregnant , or breastfeeding and need help to stop using marijuana. If you are using marijuana to treat a medical issue (nausea, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, etc.) please talk with your prenatal health care provider about the use of other treatments for medical issues during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Child Safety
Even small amounts of marijuana can make children very sick. Store all marijuana products in a locked area that your children cannot see or reach. If you grow marijuana, it should be locked in a way that children cannot get to it.
Alternatives to Help You Pause Use
Relaxation Techniques
There are ways to put your needs first while pausing marijuana. Explore how to face any challenge motherhood throws your way .
1. Go for a walk to clear your mind. 2. Do something for yourself every day. 3. Read or listen to your favorite podcast. 4. Unwind in a warm bath or shower. 5. Practices deep breathing exercises. Mental Health & Wellness 1. Prioritize your rest and sleep. 2. Stay connected to friends and family. 3. Use positive self-talk to be kind to yourself. 4. Join a prenatal or postpartum support group. 5. Talk to a health care provider for help.
Physical Pain Relief
1. Use cold compresses for headaches. 2. Stay hydrated for nausea. 3. Eat dry snacks for morning sickness. 4. Use warm compresses for tense muscles. 5. Try pregnancy pillows for back pain.
RESOURCES
Trillium Place: Pregnancy and P ostpartum Substance Use Program 1-309-589-1018 Providing family-oriented outpatient recovery support services. You don’t have to do it alone. Heart of Illinois 2-1-1 Call 211 to help you connect with services and resources to meet your basic needs.
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 If your child consumes marijuana by accident, call the poison control hotline as soon as possible. If symptoms are significant, call 911 or go to the emergency room right away.
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