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How Long Should You Wait to Breastfeed After Smoking?

How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Breast Milk? Nicotine is a chemical compound found in tobacco that passes into breast milk when a lactating mother smokes cigarettes or uses other forms of tobacco. It is important to note that nicotine is not the only harmful substance present in cigarette smoke that can affect the baby’s health. Nicotine has a half-life…