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How Long Does Marijuana Stay In The Fetal Blood?

Ok I found out I was pregnant in feb andmy insurance didn t kick in until june so I had nothing to help with my extreme nausea and vomiting so I smoked marijuana to ease the vomiting and nausea then june 1 i tested positive for it and as soon as doc gave me zofran it did wonders and.I stopped immediately im notdue until Oct will.my babys cord blood test positive i was smoking a gram a day but havent touched it since june 2
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound responsible for marijuana's psychoactive effects can cross the placenta.

So, marijuana should not be used during pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,

Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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How Long Does Marijuana Stay In The Fetal Blood?

Hello, Tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound responsible for marijuana s psychoactive effects can cross the placenta. So, marijuana should not be used during pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi General & Family Physician