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What Risks Does Smoking Weed During Pregnancy Pose?
I am 15 weeks pregnant and i can t seem to stop smoking weed,,without it im always throwing up and then i wont eat causing me to get more nausea,,i cant keep nothing down,,i.know cuz i tried to stop but eventually i would take two tokes just to get an appetite and some sleep,,please is there anyway that u can help me to stop and also how can i detox from the thc safely while pregnant, ,thank and im looking forward from hearing from u all,,
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The risks are unknown. Certainly the fetus is exposed. Certainly brain development seems to be affected by marijuana in adolescents and the fetus is likely MORE susceptible.
Since there isn't any withdrawal .. detox from marijuana is not generaly a problem. one should run this by the obstetrician, though.
On stopping....
first, being motivated (and I think i've given some reasonable reasons to quit)
Second, establishing a supportive environment for quitting.
tell everyone that you have an issue and you are planning to quit. Consider a 12 step program if one is available that isn't too far removed from your situaiton. Also inform the obstetrician!
In this context, there isn't a compelling reason to stay on it and tehre isn't much in the way of withdrawal, BUT you should still stop under the care of the OB
Since there isn't any withdrawal .. detox from marijuana is not generaly a problem. one should run this by the obstetrician, though.
On stopping....
first, being motivated (and I think i've given some reasonable reasons to quit)
Second, establishing a supportive environment for quitting.
tell everyone that you have an issue and you are planning to quit. Consider a 12 step program if one is available that isn't too far removed from your situaiton. Also inform the obstetrician!
In this context, there isn't a compelling reason to stay on it and tehre isn't much in the way of withdrawal, BUT you should still stop under the care of the OB
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