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Can Marijuana Smoking Cause Any Side Effects During Pregnancy?

okay this is not something I pictured myself doing... but I am a bit of a worry wart. I am 37 weeks pregnant and during my entire pregnancy I have probably taken 7 hits total of marijuana the last one being about a week ago... I am curious as to how long thc will remain n my unborn childs system. While I know that marijuana isn t healthy for a baby its not something I do... I have passed all my drug test but I read that traces no matter what can he found n my baby s first poop... I stopped smoking cigs when I found out I was pregnant and also I haven t drank since I found out I was pregnant and I ate totally healthy.. can u help me?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

Please do not panic.

It is good to note that you have stopped smoking and alcohol. Also , I will suggest you not to indulge in marijuana. As it gets transferred to baby across the placenta. It is known to cause learning and development issues in the baby.

I will suggest you to stop it at once. It takes about 3 to 5 days for the substance to get cleared from your body.

Please take care.

May God bless you.

I hope this answer helps you.
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Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Can Marijuana Smoking Cause Any Side Effects During Pregnancy?

Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Please do not panic. It is good to note that you have stopped smoking and alcohol. Also , I will suggest you not to indulge in marijuana. As it gets transferred to baby across the placenta. It is known to cause learning and development issues in the baby. I will suggest you to stop it at once. It takes about 3 to 5 days for the substance to get cleared from your body. Please take care. May God bless you. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar