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Does Using Recreational Drugs Before An Abortion Cause Any Complications?
At 11 am I have a appointment to have an abortion. I am about 11 weeks so I m not sure exactly what they will do, but I use recreational drugs and lately it s been more of a daily thing and all lately night and then tidy before I go I will probally do more adderall and more meth since I ve been up all night can it have a negative or dangerous effect
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Consuming alcohol and recreational drugs are known to be particularly dangerous for a developing baby. Any amount of these substances is considered unsafe during pregnancy. In general, using such drugs during pregnancy can result in the following: miscarriage, stillbirth, small for gestational age, low birth weight, premature birth, birth defects, sudden infant death syndrome and drug dependency in the baby. Drugs may not have much effects on abortion process, but can result in increased amount and number of days of bleeding. Abstain from consumption of such drugs in future pregnancies.
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Does Using Recreational Drugs Before An Abortion Cause Any Complications?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Consuming alcohol and recreational drugs are known to be particularly dangerous for a developing baby. Any amount of these substances is considered unsafe during pregnancy. In general, using such drugs during pregnancy can result in the following: miscarriage, stillbirth, small for gestational age, low birth weight, premature birth, birth defects, sudden infant death syndrome and drug dependency in the baby. Drugs may not have much effects on abortion process, but can result in increased amount and number of days of bleeding. Abstain from consumption of such drugs in future pregnancies. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.