Breastfeeding & Marijuana

Could Breastfed babies really get the 'Munchies'?

It has been found "based on findings of several major scientific studies, that human breast milk naturally contains many of the same cannabinoids found in marijuana, which are actually extremely vital for proper human development."




Anyone who has breastfed will be familiar with the calming effect of a good feed, and how a full tummy seems to put a baby into a really sleepy & relaxed state, but could this also be the effect of cannabinoids?

This article looks at how cannabinoids in breast milk, stimulates the desire to eat - likening it to the effects of an adult taking marijuana and getting the 'munchies'. It states that breast milk cannabinoids "trigger hunger and promote growth and development".

Breast milk is amazing stuff - science is learning all the time. As far as I know formula milk doesn't contain cannabinoids? If it did, I would personally find it controversial to hear that formula milk manufacturers were adding 'the same cannabinoids found in marijuana'! For me hearing about the importance of naturally occurring breast milk cannabinoids, just reaffirms the power of nurture and highlights just how are amazing we are.


Cannabinoids Breast Milk Article