THC - Is It Safe To Breastfeed After Consuming Marijuana? New Research Explores THC Levels In Infants | Benzinga
Many women who breastfeed choose cannabis over other medications to manage conditions like anxiety and chronic pain. A recent study conducted by Washington State University uncovered that THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, persists in breast milk without a predictable peak concentration time.
The study revealed that THC levels in breast milk do not follow a clear pattern like alcohol, which typically peaks and then diminishes.
Study Methodology And Findings
The research, led by Prof. Courtney Meehan, a biological anthropologist at WSU, analyzed milk samples from 20 breastfeeding mothers who regularly used cannabis.
Participants provided samples in their homes after 12 hours of abstaining from cannabis and at various intervals post-consumption.
The study discovered that THC was always detectable in the milk samples, even after the abstention period.