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A member asked:

I went to a party 2 days ago and smoked some pot how many days do i need to pump and dump before i can resume breastfeeding?????

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Random?: If this was a 1 time random use of THC, continue to breast feed. If you are smoking daily consider another form of feeding. Keep your baby away from even the smoke. All the best.

Answered 1/20/2016

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