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Will Methamphetamine Usage In A Pregnancy Show In A Baby?

Hi i been smoking meth off and on this pregnancy and weed a little and might be going into labor early my water broke and they are trying to help me stop labor but they new i had weed and meth in my system and are going to be testing the babys first stool and i am wondering how far or how long its going to be or show up please help me with this
Thu, 28 May 2015
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OBGYN 's  Response
The effects of Methamphetamine on foetus though have not yet been characterized and are even less understood on the development of childhood, they are known to have toxic effects on the nervous system of the foetus. Even its exposure is known to have adverse effects on growing infants.
Indirect effects on foetus should be taken into consideration. The pregnant women who are consuming Methamphetamine are having increased anxiety, they go for less prenatal care, remain malnourished, go in to preterm labour and the intrauterine foetal growth is also retarded. At many places, theses effects are observed rather enhanced due to less spousal support.
Moreover, if you are smoking it, nicotine along with has adverse effect on the growth of the foetus.
I would not encourage you to continue any kind of smoking - leave apart Methamphetamine smoking for the betterment of your foetus.
I understand fully and know that deaddiction of Methamphetamine is very tough due to its strong withdrawal symptoms. However, the Methamphetamine addiction treatment centres will definitely help you to get rid of this addiction.
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Will Methamphetamine Usage In A Pregnancy Show In A Baby?

The effects of Methamphetamine on foetus though have not yet been characterized and are even less understood on the development of childhood, they are known to have toxic effects on the nervous system of the foetus. Even its exposure is known to have adverse effects on growing infants. Indirect effects on foetus should be taken into consideration. The pregnant women who are consuming Methamphetamine are having increased anxiety, they go for less prenatal care, remain malnourished, go in to preterm labour and the intrauterine foetal growth is also retarded. At many places, theses effects are observed rather enhanced due to less spousal support. Moreover, if you are smoking it, nicotine along with has adverse effect on the growth of the foetus. I would not encourage you to continue any kind of smoking - leave apart Methamphetamine smoking for the betterment of your foetus. I understand fully and know that deaddiction of Methamphetamine is very tough due to its strong withdrawal symptoms. However, the Methamphetamine addiction treatment centres will definitely help you to get rid of this addiction.