Cannabis

“The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), suggest it’s best not to use cannabis when pregnant or breastfeeding. But if someone keeps using cannabis, breastfeeding should not be discouraged.”-ACOG Clinical Article  

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Download the below Cannabis Information Sheet from the NM Department of Health.

Safer Practices

• In case of accidental ingestion call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
• Avoid smoking or vaping near infants. Secondhand smoke can expose them to harmful chemicals.
• Keep matches or lighters out of children’s reach.
• Keep all cannabis product in a secure place and out of sight from children. (Especially edibles!)

Tobacco/E-Cigarettes

“Using tobacco or e-cigarettes while breastfeeding can allow harmful chemicals to pass from the mother to the infant through breast milk or secondhand smoke exposure. Mothers who use tobacco or e-cigarettes should be encouraged to quit; regardless, breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits and breast milk remains the recommended food for an infant” – CDC

See below for CDC links about quitting tobacco

Safer Practices

• Quitting is the safest. Call 1-800-QUITNOW for help.
• Avoid smoking or vaping near infants. Secondhand smoke can expose them to harmful chemicals.
• Have smoke-free rules for the car and home.
• Change clothes and wash hands after smoking and prior to handling the infant.

Alcohol

“Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. However, moderate alcohol consumption (up to 1 drink/day) is not known to be harmful to the infant.“-CDC

See below for more information about Breastfeeding and Alcohol.

Safer Practices

• Wait at least 2 hours before breastfeeding baby after consuming alcohol.
• Avoid alcohol the first month of breasteeding or until breastfeeding is established
• Alcohol intake should be limited to no more than 2 drinks per day.