Smoking weed while Breastfeeding

Bribby wrote: Man... Idk about marijuana being a drug, it isn't man made.. And it is legal in some states. I'm pretty sure breastfeeding mothers in these third world countries and other countries are smoking some doojah.. idk maybe she should stop breastfeeding. I wouldn't call cps though unless there is some neglect or something. There is no info on the effects of marijuana on children you can look it up and if you do find something it will say "it is believed" etc. not true FACTS

Marijuana can cause lowered milk production by lowering levels of the hormone, prolactin, in a woman’s body. Marijuana and breastfeeding leads to babies who show signs of sedation, weakness and poor feeding patterns. The combination of decreased milk supply and a weak, lethargic baby are cause for concern on behalf of the well-being and growth of the baby.

Babies exposed to second-hand smoke, and marijuana in breast milk, are at a higher risk of SIDS or Cot Death.

Marijuana and other street drugs are often impure, and may be laced with other drugs or substances that can also be damaging to babies.

The analysis of breast milk in habitual heavy marijuana users shows an eightfold buildup in breast milk. The active ingredient of marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is fat soluble and is quickly circulated into brain and fatty tissue. Breastfeeding babies of mothers who use pot absorb and metabolize THC at a critical time of major brain growth and one of the fears is that marijuana alters brain cells.