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If i smoke marijuana can that transfer through my breast milk to my baby?

Q: if i smoke marijuana can that transfer through my breast milk to my baby?

: Yes!!!! Most drugs that are taken can be passed into the breast milk in varying quantities and thus to your infant.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes!!!! Most drugs that are taken can be passed into the breast milk in varying quantities and thus to your infant.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/23/2022

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A member asked:

If i smoke marijuana can that transfer through my breast milk to my baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

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