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Is it allowed to take Marijuana during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a liposoluble metabolite that accumulates in fat tissue and may reach a concentration in the human milk that would be as high as 8 times of plasma level. It has been shown to induce hypotonia, poor suction, sedation and psychomotor delay in one-year-old children who were exposed to cannabis through breastfeeding. THC has been detected in the infant's urine for three weeks after exposition. Mean head circumference may be lower than that of non-exposed infants. A higher risk for Sudden Unexpected Death of Infancy has been linked to homes of consumers. In spite of reduction of Prolactin level, no decrease in milk production has been observed. The deleterious effect on judgment and behavior seen in individuals who use Cannabis may interfere with ability of women for motherhood and will pose a higher risk for life-threatening and harm to health.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25836677
  2. https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/21-drug-dependency-protocol-english.pdf
  3. https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/21-drug-dependency-protocol-spanish.pdf
  4. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/12/01/hazy-advice-should-moms-who-smoke-weed-continue-to-breast-feed
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26265921
  6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4523676/pdf/ECAM2015-105256.pdf
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24457255
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23979084
  9. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/3/e796.full.pdf
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23178070
  11. http://www.unicef.org.uk/Documents/Baby_Friendly/Statements/UNICEF_UK_statement_bed_sharing_research_210513.pdf
  12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25101905
  13. http://www.pap.es/files/1116-1449-pdf/pap53_10.pdf
  14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23408483
  15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3570572/pdf/IJPS-7-149.pdf
  16. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23421098
  17. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21501542
  18. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21462790
  19. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19083209
  20. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2863108/pdf/nihms-195350.pdf
  21. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19837255
  22. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20130780
  23. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2809366/pdf/JT2009-596149.pdf
  24. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19607965
  25. http://www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/VERSION%20FINAL%20PROTOCOLO%206_Spanish.pdf
  26. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18333768
  27. http://www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/Protocol_6.pdf
  28. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17662880
  29. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17058879
  30. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15794018
  31. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1472960/pdf/jCFP_v051_pg349.pdf
  32. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15545023
  33. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11434841
  34. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11013791
  35. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2145042/pdf/canfamphys00031-0055.pdf
  36. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10492386
  37. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9849117
  38. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2333069
  39. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3965692
  40. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3929132
  41. http://archives.drugabuse.gov/pdf/monographs/monograph59/048-060_Tennes.pdf
  42. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6287261

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