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A member asked:

I was breastfeeding until i smoked marijuana for the first time. how long qill it tale for me to start breastfeeding again?

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At least one month+: The drug in marijuana, THC, stays in the body a long time, 4-6 weeks. Babies who breastfeed from mothers who use marijuana may have THC in their urine.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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