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Is It Safe To Have Crystal Meth During Lactation?
Question: Hi I'm breastfeeding a 5 month old baby. I was thinking about doing crystal meth while she is being babysat. How long should I wait to breastfeed her again? How long does it take for the drug to completely leave my breastmilk?
Brief Answer:
AVOID CRYSTAL METH DURING LACTATION
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
The first thing i will advise you is not to take crystal meth in lactation.
crystal meth or methamphetamines are secreted in breast milk and if the baby is breast fed, there may be severe adverse effects like growth retardation of the baby and an overdose if untreated, may be fatal too.
And for your other question, crystal meth completely leaves breast milk in 2-3 days. You should wait for that long if you want to breastfeed your baby following crystal meth intake.
But again, try to avoid it for the sake of your baby.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
AVOID CRYSTAL METH DURING LACTATION
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
The first thing i will advise you is not to take crystal meth in lactation.
crystal meth or methamphetamines are secreted in breast milk and if the baby is breast fed, there may be severe adverse effects like growth retardation of the baby and an overdose if untreated, may be fatal too.
And for your other question, crystal meth completely leaves breast milk in 2-3 days. You should wait for that long if you want to breastfeed your baby following crystal meth intake.
But again, try to avoid it for the sake of your baby.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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