How Exactly Does Smoking Weed When You Are Pregnant Hurt The Baby?
I dont know if I am or not, but me and my exboyfriend had sex about a week ago and I think I might be pregnant. We didnt use protection and im wondering if me smoking weed is going to hurt it. My mom did with me and I think im alright.
October 24th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I quit smoking the stuff along time ago, but while I was smoking, I had gotten pregnant, and asked a doctor if it would harm the baby, he said that he did not advise me to do it, but there is no proof that it causes any harm. I had a m/c a month later due to a car accident, but all and all, the baby was perfectly healthy, died because my placenta detached. If you are going to smoke, at least cut down. Good Luck, and God Bless
October 25th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Your main concern should not be the weed but the smoking. I knew a girl who’s doctor told here there was no known harm to the fetus from THC. The smoke is dangerous, smoking anything wil deprive the fetus of oxygen leading to possibly slow development or retardation. If you want to continue drug use you can bake or cook with it (read up on it first if done wrong you will just waste weed).
As a note this is not to judge you, because i have made similar mistakes in my life. If you are having unprotected sex, not on birth control, and allowing a person who was obviously not that serious about you to “impregnate” you rather than pull it out. I would not say you are “all right”, I would say your mother smoking may have caused impaired development and hampered your minds ability to make good decisions. However as I said I am not perfect nor do I know the situation, I am basing it off of what was given.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:47 am
My sister-in-law smoked weed while she was pregnant with all three of hers and to be perfectly honest, her children aren’t smart. They are in fact, slow and I think not all there. She tried to get me to do it the last time we were trying for a baby and I told her I wasn’t t going to do it, cause it wasn’t healthy for a woman conceiving or an unborn baby and she said that there are benefits. I am not sure where she got her information but it is false. I asked my doctor what happens if a pregnant woman smokes weed and she told me depending on how often you do it, the effects can range from slight mental retardation to birth defects. I mean, let’s face it; marijuana effects brain cells, so the logical conclusion is if you smoke while pregnant you are killing your unborn baby’s brain cells. I do not suggest it.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:28 am
“Marijuana: Whether use of marijuana during pregnancy can harm the fetus is unclear. The main component of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, can cross the placenta and thus may affect the fetus. However, marijuana does not appear to increase the risk of birth defects or to slow the growth of the fetus. Marijuana does not cause behavioral problems in the newborn unless it is used heavily during pregnancy.”
This doesn’t make it right, but it is a reliable source.
October 25th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Smoking Cigs/Weed can resolve in your baby having ASAMA…. Asuma? problems breathing when they get older…. ****, sorry about the spelling, but. I’ve worked in Group homes and I’ve seen babies/kids come into our home addicted to all sorts of drugs. Smoking Weed is going to damage their lung development.
So, basically, when they’re in gym class and the teacher gets them to run alot, their going to be weezing and possible pass out.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Smoking cigarettes (or marijuana) while you’re pregnant can harm your fetus.
We have a doctor to explains the risks of smoking while you pregnant in this detailed video:http://howtoquitsmokingcigarettes.net/stop-smoking "
October 25th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
it slows down the blood flow wich would cause retardatiaon to the fetus. stunted brain and physical growth throughout the life of the baby smaller birth weight and so on and so on i would suggest that you dont smoke any more pot until you have your next period
October 26th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Not positive what the exact things are but it’s similar to some of the risk of smoking nicotine or drinking alcohol. In the 19th century woman use to Marijuana to ease labor pains and help with nausea.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:50 am
TAKE A TEST! you should NOT be smoking at all. let a lone if you think you are prag! are you crazy? i would DIE to even think that i an prag. i have been trying for 3 years now… your lucky…
take a test and see before you do smoke any more
October 26th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
im not sure how it or if it does . but my mum smoked weed when she was pregnant with me and there is nothing wrong with me at all .
well not that i know of, lol.
October 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
smoking weed can cause the same affects as fetal alcohol syndrome
Google it, and you will read alot, than google images and you will be shocked.
October 26th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Definitely not okay while pregnant. Yes, it can harm the baby so stop even if you think you might be pregnant.
October 26th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
ok, well i have no idea on how it affects your fetus, but i can say that weed does not have even a third of the affects these idiots are sayin it does.
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Fact: There is no convincing scientific evidence that marijuana causes psychological damage or mental illness in either teenagers or adults. Some marijuana users experience psychological distress following marijuana ingestion, which may include feelings of panic, anxiety, and paranoia. Such experiences can be frightening, but the effects are temporary. With very large doses, marijuana can cause temporary toxic psychosis. This occurs rarely, and almost always when marijuana is eaten rather than smoked. Marijuana does not cause profound changes in people’s behavior.
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