I breastfeed and vape. And I told my mandated reporter Ththerapist.

[vapemomma]

i am not an mmj patient. My rx expired and because I am nursing, I decided not to bother attempting to get a new one. Bad idea.

I experimented with several mood stabilizers under the care of psychiatrists as a minor and they weren't for me. Perhaps I didn't take them long enough or find the right mix. But weed seems to have all of the benefits to me without any negative side effects. I have absolutely no issues getting an rx normally. Not that it is relevant. I am smoking illegally. AND nursing.

I told my new therapist (met twice) I was considering talking to a psychiatrist once I stopped nursing. Which was true. I told her I felt like my post partum was exacerbating my undiagnosed bipolar and that is why I sought her out. Which is true. I told her I hit the pen 2-3 times a day and that it makes me feel like I am on a plateau, and it makes it easier for me to function day to day.

Also complained about how hard it is to ween being a single mother at some other point.

Put two and two together and that is negligent abuse.

She made up some bogus excuse why she was sending me to another therapist and child protective services was at my door hours later. Checking my arms for drug use and inspecting my children. Asking where I keep my stash and who watches my kids while I get high.

I get drug tested tomorrow. I know they will start doing random tests and I have no problem getting and staying clean for as long as needed. Anybody been in this situation or have any idea what might happen? I am a good mother and I work hard for my children, I am doing it alone and nobody could care for my children better than me. They have everything they need, and are rock stars. Which both emergency social workers agreed to. If I ever believed I was putting my child in danger I wouldn't have used. I am scared. Have been advised to try to get a prescription for mmj while nursing and see a psychiatrist.

 

[chemphlegm]

when you divulged this to your therapist, she had no choice but to report possible harm to a child -as mandated by her licensing.
I advise avoiding any drug/prescriptions while attempting to convince a social worker or court of your ability to be a good mom. Not knowing breastfeeding while taking drugs could be harmful to your baby....... I dont think that stance will help you.

Your childs welfare will be at the top of their agenda beginning the first day they believe you are illegally using drugs while breastfeeding. They might want to place the child with a mom who is not using drugs while they allow you time to make positive changes in your environment. everything you say to defend your actions at this time will be used later against you.
Your first test will be positive for thc and CPS will act according to their mandate, likely affecting your child placement. You need an attorney now to guide you through this before you get tested I think. good luck. I am not a lawyer, I have seen various results in similar cases.

 

[sunni]

It’s not her fault she’s legally obligated

Look the reality is you’re nursing your child
Either ween and switch to formula or stop doing any drugs including prescription and alcohol
Being a mother is hard , it’s chalkenging and nothing ever has enough science or research to know what’s okay to take and how much while pregnant or nursing because most companies and research facilities don’t want the risks in order to study it

What’s best for your child unfortunately we have to grin and bear it
In the eyes of the law this is illegal the semantics of it at this point are moot
Keeping your child is what’s important
If your medical issues are that intense including PPD it’s best your switch to formula so your child can be fed and than continue your vaping

 

[vapemomma]

Thanks for answering. Yeah, I know what it means to be a mandated reporter.

And was aware the it would be transmitted to the baby.

I've been prescribed Lithium and some other drugs now. These are drugs that I absolutely cannot take while breastfeeding. I feel like a slug now. They told me to try and find a dr that will prescribe Mmm knowing I breastfeed. Though my main interests now are staying for from the as long as I need to and stopping the milk production.

 

[DemonTrich]

No Dr will.advise breastfeeding while smokeing marijuana. It gets passed to the baby. You screwed up! Never divulge any info to anyone about mj use. Mj is illegal, but alcohol and prescription drugs are. Go figure.

Don't test + on your drug test. It' not going to go well with CPS.

 

[Indacouch]

Never ever ever give info that's not found or asked for ......but even more important you could of just given the baby formula from the get go....I suggest you start giving formula get your house nice and tidy .....and most importantly get your system clear of MJ.....CPS is guna be visiting lots if they haven't already......GL

Anything that's federally illegal for adults is not what you wana admit to knowingly passing to a baby or any child.

 

[vapemomma]

Hey there. Just updating for anybody wondering what happens in this situation.

Whew. I was so scared I was going to get my babies taken away or something lol.

Had a total of 3 visits. First from the emergency worker who comes out as soon as they get a report. This is the only visit that was unannounced. She looked at my kids to make sure they were not being abused, she made sure they had food, checked bed and crib. Interviewed adults in the house; asked if they knew about my drug used. And if they thought it effected my parenting. Asked their opinions on my using and nursing....

Next I got a call from a worker who was a therapist. Scheduled for her to visit. This interview was about me. Asked about my childhood, any abuse. Asked why I smoke...

Third visit from child protective services worker (like the First Lady but not an emergency worker). Again just checked out the house and kids. Asked whoever was home how I am with the kids, pariticular asked how I discipline them. Was there about 20-30 minutes.

I stopped smoking AND nursing the first day the emergency worker showed up and I am a good assed mother with nothing to hide, so this process hasn't been problematic like I thought it would be at all. I was diagnosed as bi polar and given meds. Needed to show them my meds and follow up with a therapist. Needed to take my kids for a check up to show that they (he) is developing normally. Which he is. My case is now with the closure unit and I am wiaiting to here that they confirmed with my therapist. Case should be closed soon. Worker said they want to wrap this up before the holidays.

Thanks to those who responded and shared information.

Learned my lesson!

 

[vapemomma]

Oh and I did drug test and it was not negative. Obviously I was going to test positive, and they know that.. If your levels aren't too high then you don't need to test again. If they are, you will need to test again to show your levels are going down.

 

[Indacouch]

They usually just test to see if you positive or not .....never heard of ((levels)) ....

 

[vapemomma]

Yeah, me either. All I know is that mine weren't too high, and I was told a story about a mother with a level of 200. This is what I was told by my case worker anyhow.

 

[ANC]

The first episode of the latest series of weediquete dealt with this phenomena.
Suggest you give it a watch.It sucks being a woman. My wife doesn't use pot, but our daughter refused breastmilk by 4 months.
Unfortunately, it seems you were not as fortunate. If it makes you feel any better I know 2 kids who grew up on a permanent contact high, and they are both super smart.

 

[vapemomma]

Cool, haven't heard of this show, checking it out now. Not that fortunate at all. I left the house for three days, that did the trick.

Of course I would not have continued to use or nurse had I believed it was causing harm. One of those situations where I saw the benefits and no apparent risks. Glad to hear of your experience. My oldest is only two... But I did smoke ocassionally during both pregnancies. And he is seriously a superstar and so is my infant.

Would love to hear any testaments whether personal or observed. Curious.

 

[whitebb2727]

All that shit over cannabis. They let women breast feed after taking opiates and quite a few other medicines.

Not a good idea to tell them you were doing it but the response to it is over the top.

 

[vapemomma]

Yeah. I think it is overkill too. I specifically waited to see a psychiatrist because of my pregnancies and breastfeeding. I have been told several times that I should have done that instead of the self medicating I was doing. And just for the record as far as doctors can tell, both of my kids are awesome and meeting all milestones. I understand why research isn't done for this in this day and age, but it would be nice if there was more knowledge on this subject.

Yeah, pretty much the dumbest thing I've done this year.

 

[vapemomma]

All that shit over cannabis. They let women breast feed after taking opiates and quite a few other medicines.

Not a good idea to tell them you were doing it but the response to it is over the top.

Reminds me of the painkillers of took after my c sections. I was a hormonal wreck when I realized my baby was sleeping so much because of the drugs I was taking.

 

[redivider]

All that shit over cannabis. They let women breast feed after taking opiates and quite a few other medicines.

Not a good idea to tell them you were doing it but the response to it is over the top.

no they do not. well, not everywhere at least.

I live in S. America and the Doctors were very clear with my wife after the CSection - you have 2 days of painkillers on this script - if you want more we can give you more but we were well informed of how dangerous it was for the baby. My wife never took them because she was breastfeeding.....

any respectable doctor will ask you if you are breastfeeding prior to pumping you with drugs and they will adjust the script so you pass off as little as possible to the baby.

so no. 'They' (doctors) do not just let women breastfeed while high AF on opiates and other drugs, and women are informed of the risk should they choose to do it.

it's a bit of a hard place to be in - on one hand I would want the mother to be happy, well at least content....since all that type of shit passes off on the child...... -

and there are millions of babies out there who never breastfed - they just drank formula, and they all do well and grow up happy and healthy....

so I don't know. I want to support the mother but I also grow concerned for the child. I mean taking drugs while breastfeeding is never a good option.

you will not find a single doctor in the entire universe with any sense of obligation for the patient (not himself) that will say - mom, go ahead, take these drugs, they are 100% safe for your breastfeeding baby... that includes cannabis.

and every single doctor in the world knows that breastmilk is the best thing for a newborn. I live in a very poor part of the world and many many babies are born to unfit, addicted mothers and there are groups that ask for donations of breastmilk for these kids... literally asking lactating mothers to donate some ounces here and there just so they get at least one good helping of real breastmilk a day....

so basically you want to breastfeed your kid. you have to assess the risk to the baby regarding your method of treatment. but do it informed.

if you are asking for opinions: lay off all drugs, alcohol, and caffeine while you breastfeed. ween the baby to formula at the 3rd month and yeah....

 

[whitebb2727]

no they do not. well, not everywhere at least.

I live in S. America and the Doctors were very clear with my wife after the CSection - you have 2 days of painkillers on this script - if you want more we can give you more but we were well informed of how dangerous it was for the baby. My wife never took them because she was breastfeeding.....

any respectable doctor will ask you if you are breastfeeding prior to pumping you with drugs and they will adjust the script so you pass off as little as possible to the baby.

so no. 'They' (doctors) do not just let women breastfeed while high AF on opiates and other drugs, and women are informed of the risk should they choose to do it.

it's a bit of a hard place to be in - on one hand I would want the mother to be happy, well at least content....since all that type of shit passes off on the child...... -

and there are millions of babies out there who never breastfed - they just drank formula, and they all do well and grow up happy and healthy....

so I don't know. I want to support the mother but I also grow concerned for the child. I mean taking drugs while breastfeeding is never a good option.

you will not find a single doctor in the entire universe with any sense of obligation for the patient (not himself) that will say - mom, go ahead, take these drugs, they are 100% safe for your breastfeeding baby... that includes cannabis.

and every single doctor in the world knows that breastmilk is the best thing for a newborn. I live in a very poor part of the world and many many babies are born to unfit, addicted mothers and there are groups that ask for donations of breastmilk for these kids... literally asking lactating mothers to donate some ounces here and there just so they get at least one good helping of real breastmilk a day....

so basically you want to breastfeed your kid. you have to assess the risk to the baby regarding your method of treatment. but do it informed.

if you are asking for opinions: lay off all drugs, alcohol, and caffeine while you breastfeed. ween the baby to formula at the 3rd month and yeah....

Its common here in the US for doctors to prescribe opiates while the mothers breast feed. I even asked the Dr for each of my children. A different Dr every time and all said it was safe to breast feed while on pain killers.

I doubt it is safe. My point was that its not a big deal and I wouldn't worry one bit if my wife had chosen to use cannabis while breast feeding.