I have been so stressed out lately my babys father is trying to leave me... i'm 5 months pregnant and i'm scared to do this by myself! To take some of the pain away i have started to smoke weed... reading up on it they say its not harmful..so i dont know whether i should be worried or not!
2007-03-25 08:11:40 · 14 answers · asked by HopelessRomantic 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Oh you KNOW the answer or you wouldn't be asking. Grow up and think of someone besides yourself (like your BABY)and tell your doc so they can get you the help you need (drug counselling, and hopefully some real-life COPING skills).
2007-03-25 08:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoking weed, or anything for that matter is not healthy male or female, pregnant or not. It stays in your system for months at a time. Everything you smoke or eat your baby does the same thing.
I don't know where you live. But where I do, when a baby is born they run all kinds of blood tests. In many circumstances if drugs are found in the system the Division of Family Services is called and the child is frequently taken away until the mother can prove she is not using drugs and care the child in an appropriate manner.
I don't know what you have been reading that says smoking weed when you are pregnant is not harmful but they are dead wrong. My guess is the person who wrote that smokes.
2007-03-25 15:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by jdnmsedsacrasac1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you've been reading but smoking of any kind during pregnancy is harmful to your unborn child. A man isn't worth putting your child's health and life at risk. And by the way, before you leave the hospital with your baby, the babies pediatrician will order blood tests to see if the baby has any unnoticed health conditions. And if they find out that the baby has drugs in his or her system, chances are a child protection agency will get involved. You're not the only mother who's raised a child on her own. If you're in a really bad situation, ask your family and friends for help.
2007-03-25 15:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by precious_jules81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry of your problems but smoking anything and your child smokes it to.Sorry that is the bottom line.And when you have your child it's gonna need a fix to live.You can either believe or not but my niece done the same thing now her child has to have needles as a drug to live.butt out is your best bet.If you think you have problems now you will have double and it will be much sadder than a man leaving you.Let him go as he can't be much in the first place,after getting you pregnant and coping out .It's not scary as you can call a help line or tell your doctors and they will have someone stand by you all the way should you need them.Good luck my dear but for heaven sakes put the drugs down if you don't want a sick and retarded baby.
2007-03-25 15:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by kipdawneast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please just consider this- Anything you take into your body, food, drink, medications, drugs, it is also effecting your baby as well. Since weed is an illegal substance that limits reaction time and kills brain cells in adults, the effect can only be that much more intense for your baby. I understand you are stressed but please think about your unborn child and do something healthy to take away the stress, find a new hobby, or seek out a counselor who can help you develop a plan for you and your baby's life with or without the father. Good Luck with this and keep your head up!
2007-03-25 15:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rebekah B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pregnant, you need to know that marijuana crosses the placenta and can affect your baby. Marijuana use during pregnancy has been linked to low birthweight in the baby and withdrawal-like symptoms including excessive crying, and tremors (shaking). Some studies suggest that children exposed to marijuana while in the womb are at increased risk of attention disorders and learning problems later in life.
2007-03-25 15:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by Bridgette B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who told you it isn't harmful? It is very harmful and increases your risk of miscarriage. Take emotional pain away by seeing a therapist. You dont have to be alone, the resources are available if you seek them out.
2007-03-25 15:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What books have you been reading???? Smoking pot is not harmful to the baby??????? Are you high when you read these books????? Smoking pot while you are pregnant IS harmful to your baby AND you... You need to quit worrying about your boyfriend at this time and worry about your baby..
2007-03-25 15:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Debbie B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
smoking is harmful, it cuts of the flow of oxygen to your baby. It isn't known exactly what THC will do to a fetus, but it is best to treat it like any other drug and not use it unless directed by your doctor.
2007-03-25 15:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well would you give your kid a joint and tell them to smoke it??? Its the same thing, if you are stressed out you should talk to your doctor they might be able to help. P.S. if social services finds out you are smoking they can take your kid away!
2007-03-25 15:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋