I have a friend who is 7 months pregnant and smokes cigarettes and marijuana almost daily...?

Question

Are there any ladies out there who have done the same and delivered normal and healthy babies? I am worried for her and the health of her unborn baby...

Answer 1

Smoking during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems in newborns. I'm sure some mothers have gotten away with it. But does your friend really want to risk the health of her baby? Why even have a child if she doesn't care what happens to it?

Answer 2

Okay, I'm not proud of this in the slightest, but I smoked all throughout my pregnancy. I tried to quit so many times, but I just couldn't. The best I could do was cut back. I felt so horrible about it. I was so worried about what it was doing to my baby, but for some reason, I continued to do it. I suppose it was pure selfishness on my part. But I got incredibly lucky. My son is 4 months old and as close to perfect as they come. He was born November 4th, 2010 at 7lbs, 7oz and 20 inches. He has absolutely no medical problems whatsoever. Like I said, very lucky. I thank God every day for this amazing healthy little boy, who, by the way, just started rolling over about 3 days ago! lol. I'm fully aware that this is not always the outcome for women who smoke during pregnancy. I'm truly blessed. I honestly don't think that smoking 1 cigarette a month or even 2 a month is going to hurt your baby. Some of these people's comments are just rude and unnecessary. Ignore them. You seem to be doing everything right for your baby. I mean, besides those three cigarettes. You're gonna be an amazing mama. Don't stress about it. Your baby will be perfectly fine. I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your pregnancy. And congratulations on your sweet little peanut!

Answer 3

Well I'm sure a lot of mothers have done this and their babies turned out fine, but why take a risk? Tell your friend how worried you are, although it's really too late to undo any damage that's done. If she really cared about her baby's health, she wouldn't be doing those things. BTW, she is going to be a GREAT mom. (note sarcasm)

Answer 4

It is dangerous for her to do that, espicially so late into term. But my nother smoked 2 packs a day and smoked pot 3 times a week the whole pregnancy with me, and all I've got is chronic dry skin.

But do your best as a friend to get her to stop. The baby could be born with low birth weight, or even have developed a birth defect. And no one wants that.

***I do not support or condone either smoking cigarrettes or pot, btw.***

Answer 5

well first of all ya friend is being very selfish, to her un born baby!and its not fair she need to stop and no, there is no way she can b doing all of this and expect to have a normal pregnancy or delivery!~ i think that that is a truly sad thing 2 c and i wish she would stop and get herself together 4 herself and her babe!

peace! (have he email me and ill tell her the damage shes doing not only 2 herself but her babe as well!)

Answer 6

Her baby will have series problems and WILL be a drug baby. It may be to late. I would tell her doctor and talk to her and try to get her out and about were she wont think about smoking and drugs

Answer 7

you need to tell her to stop for her babys sake (if she cares about it )bcause the baby could die or be really sick for life i can say already that the baby is going to have problems scince she is doing that tell her she needs to get help from some 1

Answer 8

not a lady, but a very healthy, albeit 6 pounder who met your criteria.

Answer 9

She'll either go broke because of all the money she'll have to spend to support her mentally and physically ill child, or she'll die.

Answer 10

that is bad for the baby and her she needs to do what she have to do and take care of her responsaility talk to her and mean what you say