Each day it is spoken of, that marijuana (Cannabis) should be (made something permitted by law) in the United States. Many always talks about how it is very wrong and confusing to not have the drug (made something authorized by law) in the U.S.. However, after many have read about the effects of using marijuana for recreational use while breastfeeding, (making something permitted by law) such drug is no longer an option. Many effects of participating in such activities include, positive urine tests in infants, weakening a mother 's judgment and child care abilities and it can also put a baby at risk that can very much affect their lungs.
Unfortunately, these factors can add/give to the loss of children. …show more content…
Whenever the drug is used, it puts the user in a "high" where one can forget some common sense factors as well as other things that are (good) enough for a child. In some ways, the infant can be neglected from what they may need because their first (or most significant) parental figures are not doing what they need to do for their child. Infants have diminutive bodies, which includes small organs. Whenever Cannabis is used in a child, it can very much hit/effect their lungs, which can cause other health risks such as breathing disease and other (things that make it more likely that someone will get a disease) that can affect their lungs in the near future. Although, sixty-two infants whose mothers reported smoking marijuana during breastfeeding were compared to 1 year of age to the children of mothers who smoked marijuana during pregnancy, but not during breastfeeding and no differences were found in growth, or on mental and motor development, there are still many other facts or conditions (that surround someone) where some infants can lose their lives as well as have permanent health problems as adults. Also, according to (babycenter.com) An important phase of brain development occurs in the first month of life, and marijuana could alter the brain development of a