Brenda mentions the ABM new protocol:
 
 
"Information regarding long-term effects of marijuana use by the  
breastfeeding mother on the infant remains insufficient to recommend complete  
abstention from breastfeeding initiation or continuation based on the  scientific 
evidence at this time". It also states, "at this time, althought he  data 
are not strong enough to recommend not breastfeeding with any marijuana  use, 
we urge caution". >>

Brenda, I've recently completed a pretty extensive literature  review on 
the use of marijuana and breastfeeding for a lecture for our advanced  course. 
 Basically, I completely concur with the ABM on this....based on  the 
literature, you have to weigh the risks of formula feeding against the risks  of 
occasional mj use.  And depending on how much the mother is smoking, the  
risks of formula feeding may far outweigh the risks of mj.  Given that  
medical mj is legal in many states, that puts it in the category of other  
"drugs."  Given that recreational mj is legal in at least 4 states, that  puts it 
in the category of alcohol and tobacco.  It's a very hard question  to 
answer, but one I think your hospital needs to look at -- not just lump it in  
with cocaine, heroin, and psychoactive bath salts.
 
Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA
Lactation Education Consultants
Wheaton IL



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