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What Are The Ill Effects Of Using Marijuana During Pregnancy?

Hello... I have personally used marijuana during my pregnancy and quit at 33 weeks. I was careless but it was 3 times a week in very small quantities. I had been depressed and which is why I continued . Will this be detected on my due date . I eat very healthy, drink plenty of water and exercise 3 time a week. I ve never been tested for drugs in the pregnancy and the development has been very good...will this be detected during labor? What else could I do to detox. I m to ashamed to tell my doctor
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Hello
Welcome here.
I can understand your concerns.
I would like to tell you that marijuana is washed out from body in 1-3 days mostly. Its not detected in normal blood tests after this.

Regarding side effects of marijuana, it can cause preterm labour, abortions and delivery complications in some cases.

It can also affect the physical growth of child. However definitive effects are still being studied.

Anyhow, i would advice you to stay from marijuana atleast during your pregnancy. Keep regular follow-up with your doctor to monitor the growth of baby.

Hope this helps.
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What Are The Ill Effects Of Using Marijuana During Pregnancy?

Hello Welcome here. I can understand your concerns. I would like to tell you that marijuana is washed out from body in 1-3 days mostly. Its not detected in normal blood tests after this. Regarding side effects of marijuana, it can cause preterm labour, abortions and delivery complications in some cases. It can also affect the physical growth of child. However definitive effects are still being studied. Anyhow, i would advice you to stay from marijuana atleast during your pregnancy. Keep regular follow-up with your doctor to monitor the growth of baby. Hope this helps.