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Illicit Drugs and Pregnancy

Questions pertaining to the use, effects, cleansing, etc. of illicit drugs during pregnancy.

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What happens to your body when you smoke weed?

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It can make you notice small perceptual details that you didn't before -- colors get more vivid, that sort of thing. It can also create mild euphoria and a sense of silliness, as well as a mistaken impression of beauty or artistic or philosophical significance. And it can cause the "munchines" -- a powerful desire to eat. Some 15% of marijuana users find it addictive. It can interfere with your memory and motivation. It can make your heart pound. Sometimes it can make you paranoid or make you hallucinate. It is also a powerful gateway drug and reduces reaction time, hence is hazardous to use while driving. Studies show that marijuana can have side effects such as gynecomastia, breast growth in males.

If you do drugs in the first month of pregnancy will it affect the baby?

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Most MD's now agree it is alright to consume alcohol in moderation. Limited cocaine use has not been fully tested but everyday use is very harmful. yes. == Yes - most definately!! The first three months of pregnancy is the most important for development - you should not use/drink at all during a pregnancy - period.

What can happen if the woman got pregnant from drugatic?

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It can cause birth defects. I don't know whether you mean prescription or illegal drugs, but you should go see your doctor ASAP to find out. Even prescription drugs can harm an unborn child - and badly. Doctor. Go.

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Well, different drugs cause different problems, but pretty much any drug, even caffeine, can harm your baby. Unless you plan on having an abortion, you need to stop doing drugs -- all drugs, even marijuana, cigarettes, and coffee -- right now. Especially alcohol. Just four drinks in one night, or one drink every day for less than a week, can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (which is basically like a form of retardation, with other symptoms like vision problems, abnormality of facial features, growth problems, and more).

If you smoked weed and did not know you were two months pregnant could it hurt the baby?

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There is no effect on pregnancy. A study done in Jamaica of pregnant women showed no significant effects on the babies. It should be noted that the average use in Jamaica has been estimated as 28 times the average use in the US.

Prenatal Marijuana Exposure and Neonatal Outcomes in Jamaica:

An Ethnographic Study

http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/medical/can-babies.htm The largest study of the health effects of marijuana to date was done by Kaiser Permanente. They studied the health records of 65,000 patients over a number of years. They found no significant differences between the health histories of those who smoked pot versus those who did not smoke marijuana.

Marijuana and Mortality

http://www.druglibrary.org/crl/aging/sidney-01.html This is consistent with the results of every major government commission report on marijuana in the last 100 years. They all concluded that marijuana is not a significant threat to health in any respect. Major Studies of Drugs and Drug Policy - http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/studies/studies.htm

Will marijuana show up in a unborn baby if mother smoke up to 34 weeks?

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Oh, sure. Such a selfish, irresponsible mother will almost certainly have damaged the unborn child. It s likely to be born underweight and likely to lag behind the development curve for years. Maybe for life. All for a bit of a high.

Smoking marijuana at anytime in pregnancy permanently harms the forming and very vulnerable nervous system.

Researchers have attempted to assess the long-term effects of prenatal marijuana exposure. Studies of 3, 10 and 14-year old prenatally exposed children suggest that the prenatal exposure to high doses of marijuana may make it harder for children to learn and may affect their emotions (increased aggression) and increase depression symptoms.

The wording of the question strongly suggests that the mother in question is more worried about a drug conviction than the health of the baby. Stopping at 30 weeks is far too late. The last third (trimester) is the time of growth, the damage to developing systems is already done by then. However, if you have done this, you should still stop using while carrying a child.

Is it safe to paint while you are pregnant?

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No not usually because of the fumes. If you must try a ventilation mask with a filter and open all the windows and doors. Try to have someone else do it and you leave for the day. You can even discuss with your doctor. The myth that painting is unsafe actually started years ago when there was still lead in the paint used. However, today they have changed the product, and you should no longer be able to buy paint that contains lead. It is not a problem. The only risk you will find that comes with painting is lightheadedness which can occur from reaching above your head. I helped paint my baby room, and I just made sure it was well ventilated and I sat down and took a break every so often. But don't paint alone!!! If, for some reason,you do get a dizzy spell, you will absolutely want someone near by to make sure you don't fall and hurt yourself. It is not only lead based paints that are unsafe. Paints with high VOCs (such as oil-based enamels and epoxy) are not safe for anyone to breathe over an extended period. If you are pregnant and want to do some painting, be sure to ask for a paint with low VOC, or at least be sure to use a water based (latex) paint and have proper ventilation. Even for several days after paint has been applied it can "offgas" fumes into the air. Continue to supply fresh air to an area that is freshly painted for as long as is practical after painting. While solvent-based paints pose more of a threat, water-based paints contain anti-microbials to inhibit microbiological growth while packaged. There are known health effects resulting from occupational exposure to anti-microbials. This would be an extremely low-level exposure, but low-level exposure science is just emerging and much is still unknown. Minimizing exposure to potentially hazardous substances while pregnant (and any other time) is prudent.

Does smoking weed effect a pregnancy test?

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THC (aka - cannabis) has been shown to affect fetal growth; recent studies have also indicated that THC may cause fetal malformations. It is best that an expectant mother not smoke or ingest alcohol or any other toxic product.

How does LSD affect an unborn child?

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To paraphrase Dr. Albert Hofmann (the creator of LSD who had studied it for twenty plus years before it's popularity in the sixties.) about this situation:

Lsd can not be proven to cause fetal deformalities. Since millions have taken LSD there should be many reports of problems if problems existed.

AnswerIt should also be recognized that Dr. Albert Hofmann found in early trials of LSD on animals that the drug had some negative effects on the uterus -- mainly that it caused uterine contractions, and presumably, that the fetus experienced some of the same effects of the drug as the mother. For this reason, it is strongy urged that pregnant women do not take LSD. Later, in the sixties and seventies, there were numerous tests done that argued LSD could cause chromosomal damage. However, the results of these tests were less than conclusive due to contested validity.

All of that said, the best answer to this question is simple -- ask your doctor. So long as your doctor paid attention in ethics class, you won't be sent to jail (or fined), and you need to see if anything may be done for the child.

I would definitely say they don't go together.

Heavy bleeding and cramping whats wrong could it be a miscarriage?

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Hello, You didn't mention whether you're pregnant or not. If you are pregnant then you need to go to ER as its possible you could be having a miscarriage. If you're not pregnant then its a heavy period.

Can you paint your nursery while pregnant?

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I wouldn't paint anything while pregnate no matter what stage of pregnancy you are in....It is not good on the health of the baby, or at least I have allways heard to never paint,or be around sprays or anything while pregnate...its hazordous for the baby....

AnswerThere are certain paints that you can use! Your local paint stores should be aware of which ones you can and can't use. I do know that there are very few that are safe but they are out there!!! Home Depot sells "Behr" paint. You can use that! AnswerYou will want to ask for a paint that has low VOCs. These are the toxic chemicals contained in paints and other household products that can "offgas" into the air- they are essentially toxic fumes. Be sure to use a water based (latex) paint with low VOCs, and supply as much fresh air as possible to the area being painted. Consult your physician before painting during pregnancy. It only takes a phone call!

Smoking marijuana at five months will it effect your baby?

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Absolutely 100% Yes.

If you're pregnant and you smoke weed (or are even around it), your baby could have extremely serious birth defects, or even stillbirth and death. This goes for all drugs, except those prescribed by your doctor (who should be aware of your pregnancy).

This type of activity is dangerous for you and your baby. Never jeopardize the health of your baby with ill-advised activity.

If you believe you may have jeopardized your baby, contact your doctor immediately.

Does Georgia drug test all newborns?

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no! It is done under a doctors orders if he/she suspects abuse of drugs by the mother or in some cases a relative or spouse living with the mother. If the mother has a known history of using drugs a test may be initiated to insure there is no current drug problem. A mother may refuse the test but will have to deal with cps who may or may not get a warrant to test both mother and child.

Can a woman who smokes pot during her entire pregnancy have a healthy baby?

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AnswerAt the least, the baby will probably be born with a narcoticaddiction of its' own and experience withdrawal symptoms after birth. Marijuana smoking by pregnant mothers has also been linked to low birth weight and smaller birth size, as well as an increased risk of attention disorders and learning problems later in life. Please do yourself and your baby a big favor and refrain from smoking pot while pregnant. AnswerPretty sure Marijuana is not a narcotic. Nor can you become physically addicted to, nor do you experience withdrawl symptoms.

(actually very sure. and proof that you do not become addicted http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/general/bruin.htm)'

Marijuana is not a narcotic and it is not harmful. Please do your research! For example google Melanie Dreher read the study or watch the video!

Can smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol in first weeks of conception harm a fetus?

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Yes, it will. The tendency is the baby will be having small heads, and may have fetal alcohol syndrome after birth.

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Whoever wrote the above is incorrect: Most experts agree that drinking during the first few weeks of pregnancy will either mis-carry (in extreme circumstances) or have no effect at all. The baby does not connect to your bloodstream for the first few weeks after conception; therefore, don't be freaked out if you drank before realizing you were pregnant.

According to the March of Dimes:

"If a woman takes an occasional drink before she knows she is pregnant, it probably won't harm her baby. But she should stop drinking alcohol as soon as she thinks she may be pregnant."

Here is a link to the March Of Dimes website with this info:

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_530.asp

What are the affect on unborn child when taking drugs?

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The usage of drugs during pregnancy can often have irreversable affects on the child and on the mother. Hundreds of children are born everyday with symptoms ranging from athsma to body abnormalities and sometimes even include stillborn infants. If you are using drugs and are carrying a child I strongly suggest you seek help from medical professionals. Remeber, even over usage of pain killers, no matter the strength can cause ill affects, how much more so if what you are on is not medicinal.

Is it safe to get your tongue pierced while pregnant?

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IT IS NOT SAFE TO GET PIERCED WHILE PREGNANT!

If you go to a tattoo/piercing shop, one of the questions they ask before they'll touch you with a needle is "are you pregnant?"

When you get pierced, it's a puncture wound, which is something your body repair. Chances are is that it will end up being alright, but why take chances? Just wait the nine months and do it when there are no risks whatsoever.


From my opinion no. first of all, why would you even think of doing such a discuisting, stupid, and maybe even se*ual thing? Secondly, from what I've seen it is so gross and it makes your words unclear as if you were chewing tobacco. And last, if your pregnant, it will probably give you more pain than needed. That is, it's painful enough having a baby. And getting your toung pierced will probably hurt a lot more than having a baby. Take it from someone who cares about everyone in the world. P.S.- If you do get your toung pierced and still have it pierced as your child gets older, he/she will have bad influences on piercing thei body.

What is negative testing?

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Assume that you are on a page which has a login screen, it has the following

Login Name box: This accepts only characters A-Z or a-z and the length should be a maximum of 10 characters

Password box: This acccepts only numerals 1-0 should be a maximum of 5 digits.

Negative testing is entering the following values. This is not an exhaustive list but just an example:

1. Login Name: a123bcdefg

2. Login Name: abcdefgHIJKlmnopqrs

3. Password: 1234a

4. Password: abcd1

I hope i have answered the question

Thanks

Lathif Lamba

Can your child be born with defects because the father sniffed crack?

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if the male is a crack addict can the sperm cause the baby to be a crack baby

How early can you go into labor and the baby still be healthy?

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They say as early as 19 weeks, although I think the average is 22 or so.

28 weeks a baby has a high chance of living but healthy depends at 19 weeks their is almost no chance of survival, so who ever wrote 19 to 22 weeks are so wrong!

How can you change 'Namongan gave birth to a baby' into a question?

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Changing the Sentence Into a Question

If you're saying it, you would use rising intonation at the end of the sentence.

To write it as a sentence, change the wording slightly and add a question mark instead of a period at the end of the sentence. Your question would be:

"Did Namongan give birth to a baby?"

What is roxycontin?

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Oxycodone with hydrochloride instead of perkacet Where oxycodone is mixed with tylinal