Pot and pregnancy

if it hasn't been said enough...if my input will make a difference at all...i hope you're not smoking anything while pregnant or around your kid once he/she has been born for that matter

 

who the fuck are you to say that my kid wont be raised in a household that is good for them, you dont even fucking know me, i wish everyone would just shut up about this, cant the mod just delete the fucking thread, please

 

You must be stoked out of your gord if you can't read between the lines. Do I have to make everything SO simple for you?

 

when in doubt, do without.

someone on this forum said that, but i cant remember who... so i dont take credit for those words.

 

there are loads of mean people on this site...it's interesting. i don't think you should smoke pot while you're pregnant. i think it would be dangerous. and i'm really glad you asked becuase that's an important question.

 

thank you, i know i havent posted in this thread yet but when reading through this thread i was really disappointed in a lot of peoples replys.

But anyways I think i agree with another poster up there "if in doubt go without"
Ive known a few pregnant girls your age and can see where your coming from. Its a hard roll to be in and Im sure its scarier than i can imagine but there are people on here willing to help and not hate.

 

Dont risk it, its not worth risking the health of your baby

 

I agree that now is not the time for marijuana.

In addition to the medical issues, you have more important things to buy than herb.

 

First of all, good for you for at least being honest about your pot use and whatnot, and not being afraid to ask or voice your concerns about pot and pregnancy. Check out the parenting forum, there's a few threads about pot and pregnancy over there.

That said, my mom smoked pot while she was pregnant with me and I was born with a birth defect in both of my middle ears that has caused tons of health problems for me and made my quality of life not so great at times. Are the two related? There's no way to know for sure, but I personally feel like they aren't. However, they actually did not discover the birth defect until I was 23. So for the first 23 years of my life, there was no apparent cause for the misery I was going through, and my mom felt guilty that entire time, thinking it was her fault because she smoked pot. It wasn't until the birth defect was found and I brought up pot in a discussion with her that she admitted that she smoked it while she was pregnant with me, and that she thought it was her fault that I've had all these problems.

My point is: it may not appear that smoking pot effects a baby's health, but we don't know for sure yet. Why risk it? If nothing else, save yourself the guilt if your baby happens to be born with a birth defect or disability. If that happens, at least you won't be wondering for the rest of your life if it's your fault and it could have been prevented.

But if you are going to do it anyway, seriously consider eating it as opposed to smoking it. Smoking isn't good for anyone, but it can complicate a pregnancy, regardless of what is being smoked.

 

Well I know that studies have shown that babies born to pot smoking mothers are statistically of a slightly lower birthweight, I can't do anything else. It probably isn't good for the baby though. No, that is not government bullshit.

THC is fat soluble and so I'm guessing that it gets transfered the fetus during pregnancy. Marijuana can cause mental problems like schischofrenia (sp?) in people who are already at risk, meaning it does alter the brain long term. So, on a developing brain that is no where even near completion, who knows what the effects could be? That is just speculation.

When you actually get the baby though, make sure not to smoke indoors because 2nd hand smoke really will hurt a developing child/baby. It can cause or activate inactive resporatory problems like asthma. No, that is not government bullshit.

I'll be honest with you. From your posts, you really don't sound very intelligent and I have hard time believing that you're even 17. I don't know you but I really don't think your ready for a baby. Whatever thoughts that may lead you torwards (abortion? not my advice. in fact i have offered no advice and i'm not a medical expert. don't accept anything i've said.)..

 

a classic case of a 17 yo teenage mother who wants to smoke dope while pregnant, citing some reason that they need to keep doing it (morning sickness in this case). do you realise that pregnancy is meant to be a painful thing? you dissagree with abortion, so your prolly christian? if this is the case then your god gave you a painful birth and pregnancy because of the sins you apparently committed.

if your just another pro-life person then why dont you just start smoking cigarettes, as a gift to your child.

all purple granola came in here was to find someone to tell her that its alright to take drugs while pregnant, sadly.

abortion would be the best route for many groups of cells in teenage stoner mother's wombs. your throwing your life away, purple, why throw your childs away too?

just give up smoking while the baby is inside of you, and save money for teh baby, then you can decide whether to pick up smoking again after teh baby is born.

anyway being a hippy doesnt mean condoning bad things. being ignorant to health is also not associated with being a hippy.

 

My best advice would be to abort and go to college. Your choice, your responsibility.

I mean, would you really want to have been born to a broke 17 year old that smoked pot while you were born and throughout your childhood?

If you end up smoking pot to releave pains like morning sickness, you will probably get mentally addicted. If you decide not to abort, stay off the pot.

 

ginger root!
sea bands
accupressure
bradley diet

^^these are all really valid ways of dealing with morning sickness

http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/herbal-allies.html

 

Also, even once you have the kid you need to stop smoking pot. It's really irresponsible to raise a kid doing something that could get the childevicted and sent to child services into some shithole orphonage and you, the child's mother, into some prison. Think of how devestating that would be to you and especially him, you being the person he most loves, wants and needs in the world at that fragile emotional time in his life. Even though the law is unjust, it comes down to this: What do you love more, your child or your drugs?

You may have been getting a bad vibe from some of my posts. Really though, you can't be focusing on negative thoughts right now, however easy that may be. You shouldn't even be considering negative thoughts. Those are counter-productive and can only hurt you. Thinking positive thoughts is productive to you and your future child and can only help you. I do wish you luck and fortune. Don't let the child prevent you from getting an education! I can't stress that enough. You being college educated will, in the end, help you and your child immensely. Bye-

 

nah thats going too far, once the child is born its up to the mum whether she can handle it or not. lots of babies have died from stoned mothers though. but if the smoking is kept away from the kids then its not too bad

 

Yeah man, it's not really the smoking that's the problem. She's risking her child's feelings and future by smoking the herb.

 

She is just a kid! First of all, I have first hand experience, and you guys' reaction does her no good! She is going to close her ears because you all sound like close-minded authoritarians (well, not all of you, some of you did speak with some tact and caring).

I have done much research on this topic. I have an immune disorder that causes my immune system to attack my organs. I use herbs to treat my illness because the traditional pharmaceuticals are things like chemotherapy drugs, no thanks. Marijuana would help my appetite, nausea, blood pressure, pain, and anxiety (*if it were legal of course*) This is a huge deal because my illness is directly related to stress. The more stress I am under, the sicker I become. I also have a hard time eating and maintaining my weight due to persistant nausea and loss of appetite. When I became pregnant, I discontinued use of all herbs. I had to be hospitalized for a month I was so sick I almost died. After much research, I finally allowed myself herbs, but just enough to relieve some of my symptoms, and not often. Then I quit again when I was able. I firmly believe that the only reason why I made it through was with the help of herbs USED RESPONSIBLY. My physicians were amazed at how well the rest of my pregnancy went! My daughter is doing very well. The only real risks on pregnancy are similar, though not as bad as smoking tobacco while pregnant like low birth wieght. It could also cause some drowsiness or even high birth wieght. If used in small amounts, chances of this decrease dramatically. You have to wiegh the risks versus the potential benefits.

This young lady sounds like she is indeed very stressed. She is already at risk to have her baby with a low birth wieght, and for that reason, I do not advise her to use MJ while pregnant. HOWEVER! If she is feeling really desperate, the occassional puff on the weekend to relieve her anxiety and help her get her mind straight is probably going to do more good than harm as long as she is safe and responsible about it ( meaning she has a good reliable source that wouldn't lace it or get her busted ). Also, she must think about her prenatal care and all those blood tests. She is a minor, and they may be ableto drug test her without consent. Being a minor, she also must keep in mind that if she gets busted, she risks losing her baby.

Those are the facts and opinions of me to put it into perspective. I would hope that she uses that to come to an educated decision , and not be merely turned off by the rantings of the other close-minded people on this board.

 

do you think shell be safe and responsible with it? you smoked caus of an illness... this girl will be smoking because she wants to. you cant compare it when the line between need and want goes away

 

I actually don't think she should do it, but she is going to do what she wants to do regardless of what we say. I am hoping that if we approach her with truth and compassion, that maybe she will at least think about it a little more, and maybe at least cut back and try to be more careful. I remember what it was like at 17 and I certainly don't want to go back there, and being pregnant at that age... I can't even imagine. I do also think that caffeine would be worse on the baby than MJ. Caffeine is addictive, can cause headaches, nervousness, and low birthwieght. I quit caffeine as soon as I found out I was pregnant in all of my pregnancies.

 

Pregnant at 17? Jesus, don't you kids know what condoms are? This is 2005, not 1932. Kids having kids, my god.

Anyway, if you're not going to abort the kid (which I would because there are enough humans on this planet as it is) or put it up for adoption (which I would if I couldn't abort it) then lay off any type of drug while pregnant.

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