need to get this off my chest.

MommaSC

So i am breastfeeding my son who will be one the end of august. Not that this is an excuse but i have smoked pot a few times when i was feeling really anxious and depressed and i cant let it go. I feel like the worst mom in the world and like i have ruined my sons brain and life from it and idk what to do. I never want to smoke again but i feel like because i cant take it back ill never get over it

sands3

I'm sure your son will be ok.since it was only a, few times. I don't know much about it, but there have been a few posts about smoking so maybe someone else and put you at ease

starrxoxo9

I wouldn't worry!! The amount of thc that passes into breastmilk is really low. It's not like he was smoking it with you!! Lol you are NOT the worst mom. Not even a bad mom

heyitsme

Don't feel too bad girl. I know someone who smoked it all through pregnancy! and her son seems fine. but there's no real study's to show any adverse effects

EricaK22

Since it was only a few times, I wouldn't worry about it. He'll be fine

starrxoxo9

I think @captivated has a lot of facts about this!!

MommaSC

Thank you guys for making me feel a little better and i dont judge anyone who smokes or anything. I just was so cocious when i was preggo and never even took advil or drank a coffee or even ate chocolate so how did i do this now that he is out of the womb and being nourished by me?? I think as mothers we are always going to feel bad for things but i feel like this was something i did that made me feel selfish and i just feel like i will always blame this is he ever has any sort of learning problems or anything.. like i feel like i just cant go back and give him the BEST start possible... so you guys really think it didnt effect his brain?

MommaSC

@sands3 @starrxoxo9 @heyitsme @EricaK22

sands3

I'm sure it didn't hurt him

heyitsme

Like @starrxoxo9 says the amount passed through milk is minimal. he will be fine

MommyLovesSparkle

I don't smoke but it's just a plant don't worry he's fine, your not a bad mom!

MommaSC

So i never post on here very much but you guys are awesome. Im not taking this as an excuse because ive realized how much guily and regret you can have and feel with a child but thank you all for the support, and information. You woman are amazing.

MommaSC

@captivated... do u know anything about the effects???

natashalynn

There is a study that was done by a woman in Jamaica on the effects of pot on babies. I believe she didn't find much of a difference between the states an Jamaica. That being said. I think it was on pregnant women using marijuana, not just smoking but edibles and tea.
I don't think you should feel too terribly. It's not the worst thing you could of done. It was only a few times, and I highly doubt very much is transferred.

lilbit01_209

A good friend of mine was encouraged by her doc to smoke so she would get the munchies and gain weight while she was pregnant. She is tiny (I mean tiny- 65lbs pre preggo weight) and he wanted her over 100 lbs before delievery. (She delievered full term at 101lbs) Her daughter is now 11 and is doing wonderful and has no issues at all...

jaymasynsmommy

The study in jamaica was when they were pregnant they smoked it ate it and made tea the kids were later tested and actually most of them scored alot higher on test then kids whos mom didn't par take. Plus I know atleast 5 moms who have smoked all threw out pregnancy and breastfeeding and there babies are fine. Your son should be just fine.

JoshnEviesmum

I've read that tiny amounts of cannabinoids are naturally occuring in breast milk, so I wouldn't worry too much- not telling you to do it, but I don't think its going to cause baby any harm.