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Does Smoking Marijuana During Pregnancy Affect Foetal Growth?

Hello, I will be 6 months pregnant tomorrow and I have smoke marijuana a few times throughout my pregnancy. I am wondering if #1 this can cause harm to my babies (I m pregnant with triplets) and if this will show up in mine or my children s blood test when they are born?
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Yes and no. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy has not been linked to fetal growth impairment. However, there is concern that marijuana can cause abnormal brain development and lead to impaired cognition, increased susceptibility to drug abuse, and other abnormalities. That being said, there is no no way to know for sure if your babies will be affected until they are born. I recommend that you stop smoking marijuana immediately. Marijuana stays in the bloodstream for about 30 days, so if you stay pregnant for at least another month, it should not be in your blood or your babies' blood. I also encourage you to seek counseling for this. Good luck!
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Does Smoking Marijuana During Pregnancy Affect Foetal Growth?

Yes and no. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy has not been linked to fetal growth impairment. However, there is concern that marijuana can cause abnormal brain development and lead to impaired cognition, increased susceptibility to drug abuse, and other abnormalities. That being said, there is no no way to know for sure if your babies will be affected until they are born. I recommend that you stop smoking marijuana immediately. Marijuana stays in the bloodstream for about 30 days, so if you stay pregnant for at least another month, it should not be in your blood or your babies blood. I also encourage you to seek counseling for this. Good luck!