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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy4 years ago

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I'm breastfeeding my 3 month old baby. can I smoke only 3 puffs of cigarette immediately after feeding?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. Don't smoke immediately before or during breastfeeding. It will inhibit let-down and is dangerous to your baby. Smoke immediately after breastfeeding to cut down on the amount of nicotine in your milk during nursing. Wait as long as possible between smoking and nursing.

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