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What long term effects will a baby have if pregnant mother took drugs?
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∙ 16y ago
it depends on the drug, how far along you are in the pregnancy and the frequency. the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome is low if there has only been one or two occurences. it is much higher if there is repeated intoxication during the first trimester. any cocaine use has a risk of abruption or miscarriage, frequent use can cause the baby to become addicted. opiate use leads to addiction in the baby. meth can also cause miscarriages as well as addiction. there are mixed opinions on drug use and birth defects but any toxin introduced during the pregnancy, especially during the first trimester when the baby and every body system develops has a possibility of a bad outcome.
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∙ 16y ago
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How do drugs affect pregnant woman?
This question is too general to answer, different drugs will have different effects (if any) on the baby and on the woman.
What effects can illegal drugs whilst pregnant have on a baby?
How about producing a child who goes into withdrawal as soon as it is born...for starters.
Why are some people born addicted to drugs?
Because if their mother's have the drug when they are pregnant, the baby could receive some of the harmful drug.
How long will it take your unborn baby to test clean for drugs?
This question needs to be much more clearly written. It would be unnecessary to test an unborn baby for drugs. All you'd have to do is test the mother while she's pregnant. If she's positive, then so is the baby. If you want to know how long after being born the baby will test positive for drugs if the mother was using drugs while she was pregnant, then it depends on a few factors. Which drug? How much was she using? What is the kidney / liver function of the newborn? It's not a simple answer.
If they find marijuana in the baby will they take it?
Yes, a mother who takes drugs while pregnant is committing child abuse. The state can/will take the child.
Does taking drugs when your pregnant effect her baby?
Yes. As the mother and the baby share the same bloodstream, a part of whatever the mother eat, drink, smoke or inject will end up in the baby. And some stuff can very quickly damage the growing child.
What things can harm your baby if your pregnant?
smoking !! drugs !!
How does the addiction of drugs from the mother get to the baby?
Drugs in the mother's bloodstream pass across the membrane of the placenta, and transfer to the unborn baby's blood by the umbilical cord, which connects the baby to the placenta.
When will effects from drugs and alochol have the worst effects on an unborn baby?
The entire pregnancy. Every moment until the baby is born, that baby is developing. He/she is always at risk from the mothers decision to use alcohol or drugs
What is it called when a mother first has a baby and is stressed?
drugs
What is it called when a baby is inside the mother?
The mother is then pregnant. Its called a foetus.
How do you detox your unborn baby if exposed to drugs?
Don't use drugs, period. Especially don't use drugs when you're pregnant.
