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What Are The Effects Of Smoking Meth During Early Pregnancy?

I recently found out that I am pregnant and I am almost 6 months now, if I ve been smoking meth on a daily basis but quit due to finding out I m pregnant, will my baby still test positive at delivery and will she still have the negative affects of the drug use
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hello, I really appreciate your concern. The use of speed can cause the baby to get less oxygen, which can lead to intra uterine growth retardation and low birth weight. Methamphetamine can also increase the likelihood of high blood pressure, premature labor, miscarriage, and placental abruption which increase risk to baby's life. Babies can be born addicted to methamphetamine and suffer withdrawal symptoms that include tremors, sleeplessness, muscle spasms, and feeding difficulties.
Now stop worrying about what has already happened. I advise you to go for ultra sound and check for growth of your baby. Stop smoking meth strictly. Have healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables. Have relaxation exercise like yoga and meditation. Change in life style is certainly needed in your case.
Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.
Thank you.
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What Are The Effects Of Smoking Meth During Early Pregnancy?

Hello, I really appreciate your concern. The use of speed can cause the baby to get less oxygen, which can lead to intra uterine growth retardation and low birth weight. Methamphetamine can also increase the likelihood of high blood pressure, premature labor, miscarriage, and placental abruption which increase risk to baby s life. Babies can be born addicted to methamphetamine and suffer withdrawal symptoms that include tremors, sleeplessness, muscle spasms, and feeding difficulties. Now stop worrying about what has already happened. I advise you to go for ultra sound and check for growth of your baby. Stop smoking meth strictly. Have healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables. Have relaxation exercise like yoga and meditation. Change in life style is certainly needed in your case. Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care. Thank you.