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I Am 5 Months Pregnant And Addicted To Meth. How To Find The Effect Of Meth On Pregnancy ?

I am currently 5 months pregant and I am addicted to crystal meth. How do I find out if my child has currently been affected by my drug use and what would be the outcome if I continue my pregnacy? Is an abortion an option this late in my pregnacy?
Mon, 20 Jun 2011
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In pregnant and nursing women, methampetamine(crystal meth) crosses the placenta and is secreted in breast milk.it is very harmful if u continue to consume.consult gynaecologist to confirm infant health.

dont opt for abortion its already late.if any fetal abnormalites is detected than you can go for abortion under MT act
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I Am 5 Months Pregnant And Addicted To Meth. How To Find The Effect Of Meth On Pregnancy ?

welcome to health care magic In pregnant and nursing women, methampetamine(crystal meth) crosses the placenta and is secreted in breast milk.it is very harmful if u continue to consume.consult gynaecologist to confirm infant health. dont opt for abortion its already late.if any fetal abnormalites is detected than you can go for abortion under MT act