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What Are The Repercussions Of Smoking Marijuana During Pregnancy?

Hello, im 36 weeks pregnant and ive been a heavy smoker for about 7 years i just quit about a few days ago... I live in Massachusetts and i was wondering whats going to hapoen when i give birth and they drug test me because I ll obviously come up positive for marijuana... Im so scared... I just want to be able to take my baby home and the only reason i smoke so much is because iv always had trouble gaining weight and eating and i have severe depression and the marijuana helps me a lot ... Im just wondering what will happen...
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Hello,

Taking marihuana during pregnancy puts the baby in the risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, low weight in birth, etc. Since you are a heavy smoker most probably it will show on test results. There is no evidence that marihuana prevents weight gain so you can stop it.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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What Are The Repercussions Of Smoking Marijuana During Pregnancy?

Hello, Taking marihuana during pregnancy puts the baby in the risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, low weight in birth, etc. Since you are a heavy smoker most probably it will show on test results. There is no evidence that marihuana prevents weight gain so you can stop it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician