December 2015 Moms

Marijuana and pregnancy

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Re: Marijuana and pregnancy

  • fiorip said:
    @MillyDally People see marijuana as a drug because people in general use it for recreational purposes not as a medicinal drug. Reading through this thread most of the ones wanting to smoke or eat it want to do it because they miss the high and relaxed feeling, not medicinal use.
    To be fair, anxiety and whatnot are actual medical issues, so the wanting to relax portion, depending on the person, could be medicinal as well.  Just sayin'...
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    Studies that have been conducted in the US are often done with moms also smoking tobacco. If you read deeper, you'll learn there are no negative effects related to cannabis specifically. In fact, cannabis has been used for a long time for morning sickness as a medicine. The problem is that a lot of people still view it as a drug instead of a medicine, which is the majority of people responding to this thread, it seems.
    https://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/medical/can-babies.htm
    There have been studies outside of the US that actually show positive correlations, one which was originally supported by March of Dimes, but they pulled funding when they found the results were positive.

    The sad and unfortunate fact, as we can see by the majority of comments on this post, is that there are a lot of people out there who still want to vilify cannabis users for some reason. That means they might try to call CPS on you because they think they know better than you, although they may understand less. I personally think that the only danger from using cannabis while pregnant comes from other people who don't agree with your choices, and want to force you to make the choice they themselves think is best.

    I think CPS is being called by doctors where it is an illegal drug used by someone creating a life or taking care of minors. It's not like we on the bump are calling it on each other.
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    fiorip said:

    @MillyDally People see marijuana as a drug because people in general use it for recreational purposes not as a medicinal drug. Reading through this thread most of the ones wanting to smoke or eat it want to do it because they miss the high and relaxed feeling, not medicinal use.

    To be fair, anxiety and whatnot are actual medical issues, so the wanting to relax portion, depending on the person, could be medicinal as well.  Just sayin'...

    On that note, wanting to "relax" in this context doesn't mean suffering from anxiety issues.
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  • Studies that have been conducted in the US are often done with moms also smoking tobacco. If you read deeper, you'll learn there are no negative effects related to cannabis specifically. In fact, cannabis has been used for a long time for morning sickness as a medicine. The problem is that a lot of people still view it as a drug instead of a medicine, which is the majority of people responding to this thread, it seems.
    https://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/medical/can-babies.htm
    There have been studies outside of the US that actually show positive correlations, one which was originally supported by March of Dimes, but they pulled funding when they found the results were positive.

    The sad and unfortunate fact, as we can see by the majority of comments on this post, is that there are a lot of people out there who still want to vilify cannabis users for some reason. That means they might try to call CPS on you because they think they know better than you, although they may understand less. I personally think that the only danger from using cannabis while pregnant comes from other people who don't agree with your choices, and want to force you to make the choice they themselves think is best.

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  • @fiorip I'm confused... Anxiety in a true form can cause major hypertension and lead to heart complications... How is this not a real medical issue?
  • I think maybe you are getting hung up on the use of "relax". Often people who use marijuana use it for the purpose of their anxiety and indeed it does help them "relax" in that sense.
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    danes000 said:

    I think maybe you are getting hung up on the use of "relax". Often people who use marijuana use it for the purpose of their anxiety and indeed it does help them "relax" in that sense.

    I think you are getting hung up on my use of the word. I'm not saying some people don't have genuine anxiety issues and medicinal marijuana can help deal with that. But statistic prove that most marijuana use is purely recreational, that's a fact, I'm not making it up just to prove a point. The "relax" feeling most users like, does not provide relief for anxiety or any other clinical issue.

    Wanting to feel relaxed in this context does not relate to medicinal use.
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  • @fiorip I went back and re read it. I first read it as "anxiety and whatnot are not real medical issues". I read it wrong and I apologize!!!!
  • rachel10488rachel10488 member
    edited June 2015
    I think it is important to point out (like I briefly mentioned) that weed does not have to be smoked. I actually never "smoked" weed when I was doing it, I only used a vaporizer or edibles. Also, since I live in a state where medical marijuana is legal, I was prescribed a license because I was having serious sleep issues and truly believe it was better for my health than sleeping pills (now I'm so exhausted from pregnancy all these hormones help me sleep! :) )

    The studies on alcohol are very interesting and I saw someone post a similar study on pregnant mother's in Jamaicawho smoke weed so yes I do think the comparison btwn the two is difficult because one is SO much more prevalent than the other. Many people opposing it in general on this thread are also the ones that have mentioned they've never tried it in their lives and I will say there are zero differences in weed and alcohol...except one is better for your health...and it's not the alcohol. Relaxing with a cocktail after work or relaxing with marijuana vapor is no different at all, both affect your brain and alter your thinking (although I've never encountered an angry pothead, so there are *some* differences).

    I truly believe that when our kids are our age this whole thing won't even be a "thing" anymore, it will be like looking back at alcohol in the 1920s.
    But back to the point, with however I feel about alcohol and weed, the #1 priority in my body is my baby right now and like someone else mentioned, I will not put anything in my body that I wouldn't directly give to my baby, none of it is worth it to me.
  • For people that have true anxiety issues, they could easily turn to the medication Buspar because it is a category B medication and has been studied in the U.S. and proven to be safe in pregnancy.
  • Katelyn12686Katelyn12686 member
    edited June 2015
    we vape the wax version but im waiting til after baby to do it again. :) im on a weed, pineapple rum and iced coffee hiatus til december!
  • For people that have true anxiety issues, they could easily turn to the medication Buspar because it is a category B medication and has been studied in the U.S. and proven to be safe in pregnancy.

    @BostonBaby1 I've used busbar. It was baaaaad. It made me FEEL drunk and I almost past out over my stove while cooking dinner :( I refrain from meds other than Tylenol or Benadryl just because I am suuuuper sensitive to medications
  • kepoole said:

    For people that have true anxiety issues, they could easily turn to the medication Buspar because it is a category B medication and has been studied in the U.S. and proven to be safe in pregnancy.

    @BostonBaby1 I've used busbar. It was baaaaad. It made me FEEL drunk and I almost past out over my stove while cooking dinner :( I refrain from meds other than Tylenol or Benadryl just because I am suuuuper sensitive to medications
    I'm very sorry that you had that reaction! Certainly, that would be scary. It should be noted that not everybody has that reaction otherwise they would not be prescribing it.
  • Lol very true!! Everyone reacts different to everything and what works for some doesn't for others. I just happen to be one that chemicals don't agree with! I have tried multiple anxiety meds (while not pregnant) and landed on Xanax. It worked amazingly but I have chosen to not be on any since my dd was born in 2009. I just learned to deal
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    kepoole said:

    For people that have true anxiety issues, they could easily turn to the medication Buspar because it is a category B medication and has been studied in the U.S. and proven to be safe in pregnancy.

    @BostonBaby1 I've used busbar. It was baaaaad. It made me FEEL drunk and I almost past out over my stove while cooking dinner :( I refrain from meds other than Tylenol or Benadryl just because I am suuuuper sensitive to medications
    Yikes! Scary!
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  • Smoked everyday before finding out i was pregnant and i actually found out because it was making me nauseus- but my honest opinion dont know if you have heard of weed killing your brain cells ? You actually do have alottt of blonde moments while high right... I wouldnt even dare to the fact that we are forming every part of their body espcially their brain yea they might be born fine but it might affect them in school i think
  • This has been a very interesting discussion to read. I have truly enjoyed reading each and every one of the comments. That being said... I smoked weed up until I found out I was pregnant. I quit mainly because I had a friend who was tested at her OB and had CPS called on her. They followed her through her entire pregnancy, had the baby tested at birth, and for 6 months after they were popping in testing not only her but also her husband, they made her take parenting classes too. Plus I did my research online and found that in fact there have not been enough studies to say whether or not the consumption in any form is harmful to the baby. I don't know what the Dr does with my cup of pee after I set it in the room on the table next to EVERY other woman's pee for the entire day. I didn't want to risk not only possibly being hassled by CPS but also the unknown. My personal opinion is if someone wants to consume Marijuana while pregnant is their choice and I personally don't believe edible consumption would be a problem, I can see the risk of smoking and the decrease in the oxygen supply though.
  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    edited June 2015
    PSA- let's all not smoke if it's not legal. And if it is legal, consult your OB before inhaling anything. My two cents

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  • Maybe you could try using a vaporizer or edibles? Seems a little less harsh on body :)
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  • Just before we really knew the effects on what alcohol did to babies, we just don't know enough yet about effects weed has. So sad all of those babies born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (and still are unfortunately). I really would refrain as a PP said "I would ingest anything I wouldn't give to my baby", that means I would not let my baby smoke/eat whatever form of weed period.

    I understand if smoking/eating weed was/is part of your lifestyle before baby would be hard to give up a habit, but just focus on all the yummy food things you can eat now guilt free (while still eating your fruits and veggies)!
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  • I was an almost daily pot smoker prior to getting pregnant. My pregnancy was a surprise, so I unwittingly smoked while pregnant in the very beginning. I quit the day I found out though. I have several friends who smoked at least occasionally while pregnant and breastfeeding and all of their babies are perfectly healthy. I choose not to just bc id feel weird knowing the baby is getting high w/ me. I also plan on not smoking while I'm nursing. I guess I have the "better safe than sorry" mentality, even though it appears from my personal experience not to have any negative effects on the baby. You just never know though & can't be too cautious, in my opinion. I do have dreams of smoking like one of the other mamas in this thread & I sure do miss it! But I know it will be there whenever I may choose to smoke again. Quitting was not a big deal to me at all, given the awesome reason I have to stop. I don't think women who choose to continue throughout pregnancy are bad moms, but for me personally I feel better keeping my body as clean as possible for now.
  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    edited June 2015
    jlthom23 said:

    I like how some people are soo against pot, but the first to pop whatever pill your doctor gives you to make you feel better. For me, pot helps with a lot of things. Since I found out I was pregnant I use it more of a last resort kind of thing when I'm feeling horrible, as I've had a rough first trimester, so I've used it very sparingly. I wouldn't judge a momma that wanted to use it more though. No, I don't live in a state where it's legal just yet. But if you all weren't aware it's 2015 and time to be a little less judgemental not just about pot but about everything. People are going to do what they want regardless of your opinion, so there's really no point in arguing on a message board about it. I think pot is something everyone should try at least once, especially if you are feeling bad (headache, nausea, aches and pains) and see how much BETTER you feel afterwards. Why do you think it's not legal everywhere yet? A lot of pharmaceutical companies would be out of a job! Open up your minds people!

    Medical marijuana is legal in the state that I live in. However, I've never had it prescribed to me by a doctor. I'm going to follow my doctors' advice and if that means taking a pill over marijuana then that's what I'll do.

    And just as an FYI, synthetic THC has been legal everywhere in the US for a very long time. It is called Marinol in it's pharmaceutical (pill) form. It comes in two dosages. 5mg and 10mg. It's just extremely rare for physicians to be able to write for the script. Most will never do it because of the licensing boards and liabilities.

    -sidebar- I believe in the legalization of marijuana, however that does not mean that I think that everybody should try it at least once in their lives. I don't drink alcohol, and that's my prerogative. It doesn't agree with me and I happened to be allergic to red wine. It would not help me to try it once. It would cause my throat to close up and I would have an anaphylactic reaction. Whether it's 1915 or 2015, it makes no difference to me.

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  • You're right, comparing marijuana to herion is a huge jump. It's not a comparison at all and its idiotic. Heroin tears people and families apart. Please tell me if you've ever heard a tragic story of someone overdosing on marijuana? If you think that just because your doctor prescribes you something because you think they have your best interests in mind 100 percent of the time, then you need to do some research. Pharm companies give doctors kickbacks for prescribing certain things all the time! Marijuana may not be for everyone, I didn't say it HAD to be, but there's absolutely no harm from trying it.
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    Hey @jlthom23 I'm not sure if your last post was in response to me or someone else. I don't see anyone else talking about heroin? Also the argument is not if pot is as safe as medications doctors prescribe, it's just if its safe during pregnancy- which we established its not.
  • The person that also responded to my opinion compared weed to heroin, which is just crazy. So you're saying you would take zofran or some other pill with a ton of side effects, if you were having a rough pregnancy, and take your doctors word for for it that you and your baby will be fine? People just don't view pot for medicinal purposes, they view it as something bad and horrible, and it's just ridiculous. I'm not saying go smoke all day, everyday just because you feel like it. But what I am saying is that I believe it is safer than any pill you can take. No I don't smoke everyday, weekly, or even biweekly. But I won't judge someone that does.
  • jlthom23 said:

    I like how some people are soo against pot, but the first to pop whatever pill your doctor gives you to make you feel better. For me, pot helps with a lot of things. Since I found out I was pregnant I use it more of a last resort kind of thing when I'm feeling horrible, as I've had a rough first trimester, so I've used it very sparingly. I wouldn't judge a momma that wanted to use it more though. No, I don't live in a state where it's legal just yet. But if you all weren't aware it's 2015 and time to be a little less judgemental not just about pot but about everything. People are going to do what they want regardless of your opinion, so there's really no point in arguing on a message board about it. I think pot is something everyone should try at least once, especially if you are feeling bad (headache, nausea, aches and pains) and see how much BETTER you feel afterwards. Why do you think it's not legal everywhere yet? A lot of pharmaceutical companies would be out of a job! Open up your minds people!

    Not sure where you are getting the idea that those who are against pot during pregnancy are the first to pop pills? I have not taken any medications during pregnancy even though I've had a rough first trimester. I am not arguing against pot being legal, I'm saying that if there is any evidence at all that something could harm your baby why on earth would you do it? Like I said before, everyone here seems to know someone who smoked/ingested marijuana while pregnant and their baby turned out healthy. Just curious if they ever stepped inside a NICU and saw the shaking babies? There's a reason some Drs do a drug test while you are pregnant.... Drugs are not good during pregnancy. Whether it's excessive tylenol use, Advil, gravel or pot. So many women go through the rough times of pregnancy, myself included, and we manage to not smoke. If someone told me they were taking gravel during pregnancy I would offer the same advise. Ask your doctor if he/she thinks it's safe.
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