a man who who drinks about 12 - 20 units ( cans beer , rums ect )of alchol a week some times has a bit of marjauna and smokes , what are the chances of getting a woman pregnant , i no of drug users and alcholic who become pregnat or get people pregnat but i am looking for a web site or anythng you no about this topic where in the case the woman dose none of the above is healthy dose not drink or smoke. what are the chances of them conceive together ?
2007-01-02 18:22:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh22-3/195.pdf
this is a bit of a dry read, but basically says that if the man smokes/drinks, he could damage his sperm cells. If the sperm make it to the fallopian tubes when an egg is present, then chances are you can get pregnant. Damaged sperm can in fact cause fertilization of the egg when present, and if that happens, can leave you open to having a child with a whole host of potential problems or possible birth defects. The rate of the defects go up as you get older as well.
2007-01-02 18:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by cinquefoil_solis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I may have already answered this question for you on another board, but just in case, I'll answer it here, too.
My fiance doesn't smoke ciggarettes at all, and drinks beer occasionally (pretty much whenever he has the chance) and smokes marijuana (much more than I htink he should, not nearly as often as he thinks he should).
Based on when my birth control was messed up, it took us one cycle to conceive my son. We weren't actively trying to have a baby, but if you are, you should tell him to not drink and smoke for at least 48 hours prior to sex.
Smoking does affect a man's fertility, lowering sperm count and mobility (making them act sluggish so they don't swim proper), and drinking affects his sex drive. I don't know any website that I can give you for statistics, but I know many people where both parents smoke pot and were able to conceive without trouble or even by accident.
If you try for 6 months and nothing happens, I would suggest going to the doctor and seeing if there isn't a medical reason as to why it's not happening for you.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 19:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex was by definition a "pothead" and smoked MANY cigarettes a day got me pregnant. The chances are unknown, Im sure marijuana use can affect how long it takes for a couple to become pregnant.. But really, all those hippies in the 60s had kids just fine. Im not at all saying its the best circumstances to have a baby, but yes, you can definately still get pregnant.
2007-01-02 18:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by shugarmagnolia420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear strawberry,
first of all i would like to thank you for solving my problem and now since you are in a problem it's my duty to help you out.when a women is healthy and a man is having the chances of being unhealthy they can definetely concieve but the child born will be unhealthy , the child will have kidney problems i know of a couple like that their child is suffering a lot. i'm sure there are 89% chances of them concieving.still if you are doubtful check it out in google.com it is the best search engine
2007-01-02 18:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by aakriti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easily, you forget all the crack babies that are being born.
one thing the man's alcoholism can cause birth defects, not as often as a woman who is but it still can damage the sperm. also its very dangerous and unfair to raise a child in this type environment.
2007-01-02 18:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey darl... It can affect the sperm but shouldn't do to much... If he smokes in the house whilst your pregnant it can increase the risk of sids and ashtma in the bub..
Good Luck..
2007-01-02 18:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by angelicrulz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to use the grown up words here.
If the couple has sex and doesn't use a condom, it doesn't matter whether he drinks and smokes pot or not. If semen gets in her vagina, she could get pregnant either way.
Don't be a fool. Wrap his tool.
2007-01-02 18:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Glaeal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well he should cut down on smoking or give it up completly. it lowers you chance of concieving. Actually give it all up. Its not good for baby whether here or trying.....
2007-01-02 18:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by raadsgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances of her getting pregnant as as good as if she had sex with a man who did none of those things as long as she has unprotected sex.
2007-01-02 18:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
unless he has actual problems having a baby then i wouldn't worry about it.... think af all the drug adicts that have kids....
you'll be right love.... have faith xx
2007-01-02 18:24:53 · answer #10 · answered by ruthybabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋