As a breastfeeding counselor, I have found that mothers who share with me 
that they are smoking marijuana, or drinking more than they think 
is "safe" for a breastfeeding mother, are sometimes depressed and anxious. 
Moms tell us things that they are not necessarily comfortable sharing with 
traditional HCP's. Knowing whether or not there is a safety point for 
illegal substances may not be as important as why mothers are asking for 
the info. Encouragement to seek help for Postpartum Depression, and 
telling mothers that it is ok and not anything to be ashamed of while 
reassuring them that they can (and should) continue to breastfeed if meds 
are prescribed can help a mother get well. A thought...because marijuana 
is "natural" do some think it is preferable or safer than pharmaceuticals?

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