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I am prescribed medical marijuana from my dr but before i take it am i able to still breastfeed or will it affect my baby?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not recommended.: The American Academy of Pediatrics, advises nursing women to abstain from cannabis use.

Answered 11/3/2014

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not advisable: Breastfeeding from chronic THC users has been reported to be associated with delayed motor development at one year of age. Other reported infant effects include sedation, low tone, and poor sucking. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 11/3/2014

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Wouldn't do it: Smoking anything with a baby in the house (directly or with odor on your hair/clothes) will increase crib death risk, double or triple risk of respiratory infections and likely effect long term development.

Answered 8/10/2016

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