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I'm breastfeeding. although not recommended, is it safe to pump and dump after smoking marijuana?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

NO: The thc will still be in your breast milk for a long time after you smoke. "pump and dump" will not avoid this. Plus, your baby needs an alert and sober mom to care for it.

Dr Park and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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