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In some cases, yes. Drinking during pregnancy increases the risk for ADHD.
there is a possible link between the two, but it is not certain. however, many other diseases, including fetal alcohol syndrome, ARE DEFINITELY caused by drinking while pregnant. -Akilae
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere have never been study's done to confirm or deny that. However the chemicals produced by combustion are not safe for the baby. If you're going to consume marijuana do not smoke it. either make edibles or use a vaporizer.
The most responsible thing to do would be to wait until after the baby is born to consume marijuana. If you are caught with it in your system, your baby may be taken away by the government.
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∙ 12y agoI don't know if it could cause ADHD but I you do smoke when you are pregnant your child could be born with a birth defect
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Can adhd medications cause a false negative pregnancy test?
no way!
Does video games cause ADHD?
No ADHD is from birth.
What people get ADHD?
People of all kinds get ADHD; there is no one common denominator. However, there are risk factors that often play a role in most diagnoses which include: family members with ADHD, mother who smoked during pregnancy, low birth weight, and early birth.
How harmful is heavy drinking during the first two months of pregnancy?
Alcohol can pass through the placenta from the mothers blood to the babies. It can: cause misscarriage and stillbirth, cause mental retardation, affect the growth of the baby, cause damage to brain and nervous system, the child can be addicted to alcohol, child can also get Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Brain damage, small head, Low birth weight, abnormalities, can affect language development, Cause short attention span, Behavioral problems (ADHD).
Can concussions cause ADHD?
No; concussions can cause symptoms similar to ADHD, but it is not ADHD. ADHD is a developmental disorder of the brain that occurs in childhood.
Can ADHD cause adultery?
No. ADHD does cause poor impulse control but in no way is it an excuse for adultery or a complete explanation for such behavior. Individuals with ADHD are more likely to do risky behaviors but it is not the cause; consult counselling.
Could you Have a drink at 8 weeks pregnant?
No. Alcohol has very negative affects on a developing child. It can cause your baby to be born prematurely, malformations, retardation, ADD or ADHD and other severe affects. Alcohol should not be used at any point during pregnancy.
Why does junk food cause ADHD?
It does not, it makes anyone hyper. Adhd is a whole different disorder
Does Pepsi cause ADHD?
ADHD is how your brain works, the chemicals in your brain cannot be altered by Pepsi, and I think that ADHD can only be caused by the way your brain works from the start of your life, and nothing else can cause it.
Is a total lack of consideration for others a symptom of adhd?
ADHD cause for total lack of consideration for others
What are some foods that cause adhd?
There does not seem to be any scientific evidence that food can cause ADHD. However, some research does suggest that food coloring may be the culprit. A good article can be found here: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/food-dye-adhd
Can stress cause ADHD?
No; job stress can cause symptoms similar to ADHD like lack of focus and lack of motivation. Consult your doctor about treatments for stress.
