just found out last week that i'm pregnant. i'm not sure exactly how far along i am, guessing 7-8 weeks (haven't seen a doc yet). i've been using drugs and alcohol the whole time and was wondering if it has already hurt the baby. not sure if i'm going to keep it or not because i don't think i can stay sober for the whole pregnancy. and yes, i have been practicing safe sex so this wouldn't happen but nothing is fool-proof. no judgements, just want to know if i did decide to have the kid if it will be messed up in some way.
2007-05-28 14:06:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
First of all, SEE A DOCTOR. I have heard of babies being born addicted to drugs, with fetal alcohol syndrome, and having possible brain damage. If the drugs you use include using a needle, the baby could be born with HIV (even if you have been practicing safe sex, but the needle was not sterile, this is possible). If it's not too late, and you don't think you could stay sober for 9 months, I would recommend an abortion (even though I am pro-life).
See the article "DRUGS AND PREGANCY: A DOUBLE DANGER" from the American Council for Drug Education. It is very informative.
2007-05-28 14:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by jan51601 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honestly you need to stop drinking and using drugs no matter if you keep the kid or not...i know its hard but the damaging effects it could have on YOUR body in the longrun could be devistating!!! I strongly advise you to keep the child and start a "new" life sober and start being more responsable...but if you can't do this which i know you can with a little help then maybe just have the kid and then put them up for adoption but if your gonna drink and use the whole pregnancy then just give the baby up....because honestly your doing the kid more harm then if you were just to terminate the pregnancy. I still strongly feel that you should consider this baby a blessing and start a new sober life with this kid and take more responsibility for your actions.
Good Luck!!!
2007-05-28 14:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Holyn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that when the baby is very early on like only 3 or 4 weeks old that drugs tend not to hurt him/her. It's when they get toward the middle, like the 2nd trimester (3rd thru 6th) month that it can hurt them. So that means you are at 2 months, your baby is probably okay if you give him/her a chance to recover. Alcohol can have devastating physical and mental effects. If you value your own body, you will try and lay off the drugs and alcohol, and it will help you. I sure you can find a support group to lend a hand, cheer you on. If you are commited to having a child, I would try to clean up a little bit, and hope for the best.
2007-05-28 14:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by sparrow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to say if you have damaged the baby already or not but yes you may have. You need to consider putting the baby up for adoption if you don't think you can handle having a baby and while you are in the docs office you need to ask him about help for your drinking and drug problem. Call your doc tomorrow and get seen for the babies sake and your sake. You both need help but it is there if you just ask for it. This baby did not ask to be concieved so please give it every chance at life that you can.
2007-05-28 14:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-30 04:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a chance if has affected the child, yes. However I hope you chose life for your child, there are so many couples out there who are not able to have children and are wanting to adopt.
2007-05-28 14:15:46 · answer #6 · answered by just a mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For goodness sake, ask your doctor these questions.
Don't trust these yahoos to determine whether your baby lives or dies. ( no offense guys.)
If you are going to use drugs, then you must accept the very likely possibility that your child will suffer greatly and will never have a "normal" life.
2007-05-28 14:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you keep doing drugs and drinking, then, yes, there is a possibility that your baby will be harmed.
2007-05-28 14:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP!!
Please! For the baby and you! It's never too late. Just get help and don't use anymore while you are pregnant! :)
2007-05-28 16:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋