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Will The Baby Test Positive For THC Due To Breastfeeding?
Wondering what will happen if my newborn baby tests positive for thc through my breastmilk. I smoked a few times during my pregnancy and even though I already tested positive my child is not but since I am breastfeeding I don t want her pediatrician to assume I smoke now even though it s just traces of marijuana in my milk.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
The blood levels of THC can be present as long as 3 months. Even if you are not smoking now, you have not done the right thing by smoking during the pregnancy and in any case it could have adverse effects on the child. There is nothing to hide from the pediatrician and freely tell him the actual situation and he will understand.
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