I think as soon as u mention pot the medical industry 'leech' on to it!! They blame my psychosis on 'pot' yet it was not it was a hormonal imbalance...so why do medical people do this?
2007-03-02 02:26:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
RIGHT 4 all the idiots blaming my hormonal imbalance on 'pot' ACTUALLY it was lack of progesterone in my body so if all your gonna do is slag me off bcause you are THICK then dont bother...it make U look stupid mind u u r probably american!! lol
2007-03-02 04:11:00 · update #1
Because they can.
2007-03-02 02:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Smoking *anything* is an extremely unhealthy practice during pregnancy. But when we talk about "risk," it doesnt' mean a 100% negative outcome. In your case, it was 33% - still way too risky when you're talking about a child's health. So it isn't enough to say that 2/3 of the time a behavior doesn't result in anything negative. One of the problems with pot is that it is a whole plant with a complex chemical makeup, so no one is really sure of all of its effects. It may well have teratogenic effects that we're not aware of.
I don't know what other data the "medical industry" used to make that judgment, so I don't know if it is valid. But if they know the mother is engaging in a risky behavior, they'll probably focus on that. They should definitely take a complete history and eliminate other possibilities, though - and there is always an element of the unknown in medicine.
2007-03-02 02:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by shanseuse 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What does "the one whose in scubu" mean?
And I hate to tell you but marijuana and other mind-altering drugs are a big contributor to mental illness/psychosis/"hormonal imbalance." So if you want to get sane, try giving up the drugs! There is narcotics anonymous meetings to help you if you can't kick the habit by yourself.
Anyone who smokes marijuana or takes other illegal harmful drugs during pregnancy does not deserve to be a mother. And if your children are in some way damaged by your drug intake, you should not be surprised at all. How unbelievably selfish of you!!
2007-03-02 02:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by EmLa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Researchers have found that THC changes the way in which sensory information gets into and is acted on by the hippocampus. This is a component of the brain's limbic system that is crucial for learning, memory, and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and motivations. Investigations have shown that neurons in the information processing system of the hippocampus and the activity of the nerve fibers are suppressed by THC. In addition, researchers have discovered that learned behaviors, which depend on the hippocampus, also deteriorate.
Recent research findings also indicate that long-term use of marijuana produces changes in the brain similar to those seen after long-term use of other major drugs of abuse.
Longitudinal research on marijuana use indicates those who used have lower achievement than the non-users, more acceptance of deviant behavior, more delinquent behavior and aggression, greater rebelliousness, poorer relationships with parents, and more associations with delinquent and drug-using friends.
Mothers who smoke marijuana on a regular basis have been reported of having babies with a weak central nervous system. These babies show abnormal reactions to light and sound, exhibit tremors and startles, and have the high-pitched cry associated with drug withdrawal. Occurring at five times the rate of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Marijuana Syndrome is a growing concern of many doctors. Furthermore, doctors worry that children born to "pot-head" mothers will have learning disabilities, attention deficits and hormonal irregularities as they grow older, even if there are no apparent signs of damage at birth. Pregnant or nursing mothers who smoke marijuana should talk to their doctors immediately.
Quite frankly, and not to be rude, medical professionals "leech" onto this information because studies, research and experience show us that there can be significant problems due to the use of the drug.
2007-03-02 03:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by InAMoment 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By and far, if a user is exhibiting symptoms of psychosis, anxiety, or delusions, it tends to be the chemicals in the drug being abused that causes the condition.
Just what exactly do you think CAUSED that hormonal imbalance? Did you know hormonal unbalances are often the result of smoking pot for long periods of time? Chronic cancer patients who use medicinal pot to eat pain often end up with hormonal unbalances, as well as other issues from using the substance, although it is lesser since their usage is monitored. Its a preliminary finding, but a finding none the less.
Beyond that, the effect of smoking anything during pregnancy not only shows itself during the pregnancy, and at the time of birth, but it often arises later in the life of the child as serious medical issues. Such as GI problems caused by low birth weight and poor development, to ADHD and learning difficulties, even things like cardiovascular abnormalities and disease.
Way to go hippy. You only make sense and are justified in your own head.
2007-03-02 02:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hormonal imbalance may cause depression but can be treated with meds.
Adding 'pot' to this situation will make things worse by increasing depression and causing suspicion. You need to read the effect on what happens to the brain when smoking this on a regular basis.
I dont know how you can be stoned and meet the needs of your children.
Get off that sh*t, clear your head and get with reality! You owe it to yourself and your kids!
2007-03-02 02:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not an answer to the question sorry, but an answer to some answers. SCBU is Special Care Baby Unit.
Have to agree that smoking anything during pregnancy is ill advised. Even doctors that agree that going cold turkey after discovering pregnancy is counter productive still agree it should be cut down then cut out.
2007-03-02 02:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Jooles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure what you're asking, but here's my opinion.
There are those out there who struggle to get pregnant, and then they do. Then it's a struggle to stay pregnant ( our twins were born at 27 weeks ) And then there are people like YOU, who don't take into consideration the long term damage you may have done to your children... So if later in life they have issues with school, relationships, unexplainable anger issues, don't look to their doctor for answers, just look in the mirror....
2007-03-02 02:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by stacy d 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's a common misconception among pot users that it's harmless, it is a major cause of paranoia and schizophrenia also smoking while pregnant increases the child's chance of having learning and social difficulties. it seems to me that you are denying what the doctors are telling you because you still smoke pot and you have no intention of stopping. i smoked that **** for 23 years and it is the biggest regret of my life.
2007-03-02 02:43:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
anyone that smokes anything or drinks while with child is an idiot. I worked with a girl that smoked the whole time and i know that she drank. but then again that kid three and dad three so i never gave here much credit and still dont.
2007-03-02 02:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by suri cruise 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
smoking weed while pregnant is selfish, irresponsible and dangerous. cannabis causes psychosis - fact. if you have suffered psychosis i'd be more inclined to agree with the opinion of a professional than to listen to you try and justify drug abuse while pregnant. grow up and put your kids first.
scubu is the 'special care baby unit' they don't put kids there for a laugh, they put them there for care and protection.
2007-03-02 02:38:51 · answer #11 · answered by emma a 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋