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I Am Taking Meth,seriqiul And Zanex Not Knowing I Was Pregnant. What Damage Could It Cause To Unborn Child?
I just found out I am 15weeks pregnant . But I have been injecting alot of meth and took seriqiul and zanex not knowing I was pregnant. What are the possibiltys of birth defects? And should abortion be my next step?
Sun, 20 Mar 2011
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Methamphetamine directly affects the developing fetus. It constricts blood vessels, raising blood pressure and depriving the placenta of circulation, which the baby needs to grow properly and withstand the stress of labor and birth. Meth use in pregnancy makes preterm labor and stillbirth more likely. You should consult your doctor and then take a decision ( positive or negative) regarding pregnancy termination.Take care.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Methamphetamine directly affects the developing fetus. It constricts blood vessels, raising blood pressure and depriving the placenta of circulation, which the baby needs to grow properly and withstand the stress of labor and birth. Meth use in pregnancy makes preterm labor and stillbirth more likely. You should consult your doctor and then take a decision ( positive or negative) regarding pregnancy termination.Take care.
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