Legaly speaking, if we encounter mothet abusing ilegal substances during pregnancy or breastfeeding, are we required to report this as a form of child abuse/neglect? 
Aren't we mandated to report? I just mean to clarify our obligation under the law, not meaning to start a discussion of the lesser evil and CPS. 

Thanks! 

Daniela

On Aug 24, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Wendy Sherwood <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have a mother that is known user of marjuana. She has not stopped while pregnant. She does not plan to stop while nursing. I know that marajuanna is a L5 but does anyone have any advice for me regarding teaching her. I know that I will tell her it is not safe but other than that I am at a loss. I have been told by a larger area hospital they do not watch infants any closer than a smoking mothers infant.  This one is bothering me because marijuana is not safe and I would like to tell her to not use while breast feeding but I would imagine she will not listen if she has not stopped while pregnant. Would appreciate some suggestions. 
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