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How Long Will It Take For THC To Get Out Of Unborn Babies System?

How long will it take for THC (marijuana) to get out of my unborn babies system? I am a little over 18 weeks pregnant and have been smoking just so I can be able to eat not everyday but at least a few times a week but don t want my baby to test positive when born....
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
If you are taking marijuana regularly, it will show in the baby's blood at birth, can cause a growth retardation in the baby and withdrawal syndrome in baby after the baby is delivered.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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How Long Will It Take For THC To Get Out Of Unborn Babies System?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If you are taking marijuana regularly, it will show in the baby s blood at birth, can cause a growth retardation in the baby and withdrawal syndrome in baby after the baby is delivered. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal , drrakhitayal@gmail.com