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Interestingly enough I just read about this yesterday. 

I am quoting from dr jack newsman's book "the ultimate breastfeeding book of answers" page 263

"I am not advocating the use of marijuana, but some women will smoke marijuana whether I or anyone else advocate it or not. Does a mother who smokes a marijuana cigarette or two from time to time have to "pump and dump" her milk for a given time an give formula instead?
No she doesn't. Again assuming occasional use, there is no reason to stop breastfeeding after intake. No evidence suggests that it is harmful to the baby to be exposed to small amounts that would be present in the milk. 
However, chronic heavy use is a different story. It is possible that it decreases the milk supply by inhibiting prolactin secretion. More important, THC ( the active ingredient) is concentrated in the milk, and chronic exposure could result in the drug accumulating in the baby. The long-term effects of this exposure are unknown. 
Breastfeed, and if you must light up from time to time, take it easy. "

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