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Can Abusing Methamphetamine Cause Risks To The Fetus?

Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017

Question: I just found out I was pregnant . I'm guessing maybe 4 weeks...... I have snorted meth , maybe 2 grams if that over this 4 week period. I have stopped completely and I'm fine with doing that without having any major withdrawals. It's never hurt me in the past to just quit.... My question is will this have any effects on the fetus and I go to the doctor in 1 week, will my system be clean by then?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry for your pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

Methadone use during early pregnancy doesn't cause any negative side effects such as fetal anomaly or birth defects .
But if you will want to keep this pregnancy you should stop to use methadone because it can cause smaller-than-normal head size, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms.

Cleaning of system vary from the period of time you have used and from the dosage of methadone .

Hope I have answered your question and please feel free for further discussion.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (39 minutes later)

Thank you so much! I havent used that much At all in the past week and this wasnt a planned pregnancy but im more than prepared mentally to not revert back to it for the health of the baby. Relieved to know that everything should be ok seeing im so early in ... thank you!

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hope the best for your pregnancy...

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again !

If you haven't used so much methadone in the past than is better for your pregnancy.
Be calm and hope the best for your pregnancy,and everything will be OK.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T