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Suggest Risk For Pregnancy In Smoking Females

Hi my name is Nat and im 26! missed my period this month i ve taken pregnancy test and im positive but what im scared of is that i have been smoking mathamhetamine for quite some time and 2 years ago i had an ectopic pregnancy im very worried of what could happen because i want too keep the baby please help
Thu, 24 Dec 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
It is good to note that you are thinking of parenting.
I will suggest to stop use of the substance straight way.
It has potential serious health hazards, it is better to stop it's use now.
Considering history of ectopic pregnancy ; it is advisable to get USG done to confirm normal location of pregnancy.
I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.
Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet.
Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day.
Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.
Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements if plan to continue with pregnancy.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
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Suggest Risk For Pregnancy In Smoking Females

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. It is good to note that you are thinking of parenting. I will suggest to stop use of the substance straight way. It has potential serious health hazards, it is better to stop it s use now. Considering history of ectopic pregnancy ; it is advisable to get USG done to confirm normal location of pregnancy. I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime. Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet. Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars. Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements if plan to continue with pregnancy. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health.