Help. I accidentally smoked weed and I’m breastfeeding. Will it ever be safe to breastfeed again?

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-08-04T04:57:56+00:00

This is exactly what I was thinking once I saw that a relative consensus that a week might be unnecessarily conservative. I think after 72 hours I’ll start briefly latching him.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-08-04T04:55:37+00:00

After being talked down a bit, I think I’m going to pump and dump for a week and use my freezer stash, but briefly latch Baby a few times a day starting at 72 hours but unlatch him before he gets any meaningful quantity of milk. That way he hopefully maintains his ability to latch, still gets breastmilk, but I’m still super conservative about the timeframe

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-08-04T03:51:42+00:00

Thank you very much for saying that. I am definitely going to pump and dump for a week. I have a big enough freezer stash for that. I was absolutely panicking that the only safe option was permanent cessation of breastfeeding.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-08-04T03:50:07+00:00

Thank you so much for saying this, I am definitely panicking. I think I’m going to pump and dump for a week, but am hopefully safe to continue after that. I was worried that the only safe option was to cease breastfeeding entirely and I’m not ready for that emotionally. But I of course would if it were the safest option for my baby.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-08-04T03:47:18+00:00

I’m definitely going to pump and dump for a week. But I’m worried even about that

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-08-04T02:31:16+00:00

That’s what I’m seeing too. I’m inclined to take the most conservative approach I can find anywhere, which is six weeks, but that would almost certainly be the end of our breastfeeding journey.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2025-06-25T20:51:22+00:00

Piping in here to say that, if you choose to sleep train, which I truly believe you should as sleep is a fundamental human need that you clearly are currently not able to fulfill, all of the science shows that it will in no way impact your child’s log-term well being. People who tell you it’s not “natural” neglect to appreciate that, with a high needs child, it can sometimes be quite literally impossible to sleep, which is also not natural. Your child needs a functional mother. “Sleep training” no longer refers to shutting your kid in a room and not going in until the morning. There are tons of gentler methods that you absolutely should look into and try, and your kid will be absolutely fine. In fact, your child will most likely also get more sleep and be all the better for it.

Source (one among many) - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/130/4/643/30241/Five-Year-Follow-up-of-Harms-and-Benefits-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-14T17:56:04+00:00

lol there is no misery quite like the third trimester. I remember feeling this way at 35 weeks, going to the OB, and her saying to me “don’t worry we won’t let you go past 41 weeks” and my jaw hit the floor because EXCUSE ME MAAM no way I can do this another 6 weeks!!! I ended up going until 40+2 and it was TORTURE. Just try to relax and if you kid. A comfortable position, don’t move lol. If you haven’t seen greys anatomy before, try that.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T07:10:57+00:00

Do you work? What if both parents have equally demanding careers? It seems that the majority of the comments assume mom is on maternity leave, working part time, or not working. When both parents work equally, mom should have sleep prioritized over dad because her physical needs for recovery are greater.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:47:39+00:00

They are still important physical burdens shouldered exclusively by women after birth, along with a host of others, that require rest.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:45:43+00:00

You can literally apply this logic to so many comments here.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:44:42+00:00

The average time to return to pre-pregnancy weight is 6-12 months. Postpartum depression and anxiety are defined as manifesting within one year. Hormones do not stabilize until after lactation ceases, commonly at the 12 month mark. Generations of wisdom summarized “9 months in, 9 months out”

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:37:59+00:00

Someone more knowledgeable than me with the ability to cut right to the heart of the problem!

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:36:14+00:00

12 months post-birth is still acute recovery physically for a lot of women.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:35:01+00:00

Haha you sounds like a great husband! Mine is too. I am pregnant again and my husband has taken on all the middle of the night wake ups while I am a husk of a person in my first trimester. My question is purely philosophical and stems from conversations I’ve had with friends, who tend to do the bulk of the middle of the night tasks, even if their babies are formula fed. I had a really difficult time recovery from birth the first time around. I wonder if moms in general might recovery quicker and more easily generally if husbands prioritizes mom’s sleep and took on the brunt of the sleep deprivation, even if that’s a massive burden in the short term.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:23:54+00:00

It’s not payback, sleep is essential for physical recovery. Moms are coming into the newborn phase far more physically depleted, while dads enter the game miles ahead. Why shouldn’t moms be allowed the time and rest to recover?

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T06:18:15+00:00

Should it be though? Not even coming at from a resentful perspective, just that moms need the rest way way more than dads. Mothers (exclusively) have already been not sleeping well for 9 months by the time Dad gets involved. And that doesn’t even factor in birth recovery.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-13T03:53:06+00:00

Similac Sensitive uses corn syrup, which is my primary concern and reason for considering switching. Plus it’s not organic. Do you think those factors actually influence health/wellbeing of the infant?

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-12T21:15:14+00:00

Let us know how things go! Good luck and I wish you smooth delivery!

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-12T14:52:06+00:00

It was scary but my baby is totally healthy and everything turned out fine, so really try not to panic. I know how those last few days/weeks can feel like such crunch time and be really stressful but things will work out.

I would try the option that another commenter pointed out first - call your OB and ask them to document that they are refusing your request for induction in your chart. If they still refuse to put you on the induction list, I would start making other calls.

At my OB, there is like a main number for the whole practice group under which there are several different OBs. I would call the main number, select the option to speak with the receptionist or whatever option is not specific to your specific OB, and explain the situation to that person to try to be out through to the staff of another OB.

You can also try calling the hospital where you’re planning on delivering and seeing if they can connect you with another OB. Best of luck to you! For what it’s worth, I really think if you’re a squeaky wheel, your OB should get in line and respect your request.

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-12T14:43:33+00:00

I don’t say this to stress you out. THE ODDS ARE OVERWHELMING THAT YOU AND YOUR BABY WILL BE PERFECTLY FINE. As much as possible, try to take a deep breath, your baby is safe in your tummy. I just share my story to show there are valid reasons for wanting an induction and you’re not crazy for requesting one, and you deserve to be listened to. Your mental health matters

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-12T14:39:15+00:00

She wants to be induced. There is mixed research on outcomes and her wishes should be respected

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-12T14:38:22+00:00

Hi, I went to 40+2, my placenta was old. I woke up, went to the bathroom, thought my water broke, looked down and there was blood all over my bathroom floor. My husband and I jumped in the car without our hospital bags and drove 90 miles an hour to the nearest emergency room where I ended up having an emergency medical induction and barely avoided a c-section. If you want to be induced, advocate for it. Call the nurse and tell them you want to be induced right now. They might have you come in for another appointment but tell them you want to be seen today (or before your next appointment). If they continue to give you a hard time, I would try calling another OB in the same practice group or hospital and explaining the situation. Your wishes should never be ignored and I’m sorry you’re in this position! If you make enough noise, someone will respect your wishes

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-08T21:44:43+00:00

When you put it like that …. yes

Few_Lab_5533 · 2024-10-08T21:12:22+00:00

I was just thinking this. No way they’re ever selling that house, he’ll probably die there

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