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Will Drug Abuse Affect The Placenta?

i smoked marijuana until i think dec 23rd 2010 which would make me around 15 weeks pregnant at that date but havent smoked since that day. could my baby when born or the placenta possibly test postitive for the drug because i know it takes longer for them to clean out. i had smoked at least once almost everyday at least once prior to stopping. age 23 about 170 lbs when i stopped and im 5'8
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Hi,

I do not expect that cannabis will still be present in the baby's body by the time of delivery, provided you remain abstinent. Please also keep in mind that use of cannabis in pregnancy can be harmful for the baby. Take care and stay healthy.

Best wishes.
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Will Drug Abuse Affect The Placenta?

Hi, I do not expect that cannabis will still be present in the baby s body by the time of delivery, provided you remain abstinent. Please also keep in mind that use of cannabis in pregnancy can be harmful for the baby. Take care and stay healthy. Best wishes.