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Would History Of Smoking Weed During Detected Pregnancy Affect The Child?

Hello, I just found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant. Im 30 and I was smoking weed for around 10 years. Unfortunetly I continued smoking even the last 6 weeks, as I only found out of my pregnancy 3 days ago. I wanted to know if I already cause any risk to my baby and if yes what is the risk.
Thank you so much for help
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
A baby in the womb gets everything from its mother.
Nutrients and oxygen come via the placenta and umbilical cord.
Smoking not only exposes the foetus to toxins in tobacco smoke, but it also damages placental function.
You are just in time to stop smoking and eat in a properly way.
Take care of your self


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Would History Of Smoking Weed During Detected Pregnancy Affect The Child?

Hello! Thanks for your query. A baby in the womb gets everything from its mother. Nutrients and oxygen come via the placenta and umbilical cord. Smoking not only exposes the foetus to toxins in tobacco smoke, but it also damages placental function. You are just in time to stop smoking and eat in a properly way. Take care of your self