@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'...
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.
@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.
@MillyDally I think you just became my best friend.
@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 have not not would I ever ever say anxiety is not a medical issue given that I'm a physician, I'm pretty clear on what anxiety represents. I said that people wanting to feel relaxed and high does not mean they have anxiety issues. Not even close to the same thing.
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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 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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I'm pretty surprised that nearly everyone said they wouldn't use marijuana when pregnant (which isn't always in the form of smoke) but on another thread nearly everyone said they'd have a glass of wine or so while pregnant. Is this because Drs say it's "ok" to have wine? But they haven't said its ok to have marijuana because it's not as mainstream. Are there studies that show drinking alcohol doesn't cause issues in unborn children?
I know that regularly drinking alcohol can cause severe issues in the unborn baby so I don't see how one glass would be worth it.
Note: As previously stated I would not use weed while pregnant...nor would I drink alcohol.
hahaha yes, i noticed this too. so a glass of wine is ok but a weed cookie is horrible? I say weed cookie because I can't get on board with any smoking while pregnant. I get if one doesn't want to indulge in either but to pretend one is more ok than the other is bullshit. and yes, I'm one that will have a glass of wine on occasion while pregnant. What's the glass of wine for? To relax right? Well guess what a weed cookie is for? The whole debate is so laughable to me because one is socially acceptable while the other isn't. this is where common sense is powerful.
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.
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
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
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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I was smoking cigarettes and drinking until the day I found out I was pregnant and obviously have that all up! I used to smoke marijuana regularly a number of years back but had to stop because it made me paranoid and I sometimes hallucinated! I was one of the VERY few it affected in this way. The point is everyone reacts differently. You don't know how your unborn baby will react to digesting what you're consuming. It's also well known that smoking marijuana when you're a teenager i.e. before you're cognitively developed, can lead to issues in adulthood like concentration, psychotic episodes, to name just a few. An unborn baby has certainly not fully developed so I would say safer to let them consume it if they decide to when they're old enough, and not before. You can start smoking again after your baby is here safely. Obviously, it goes without saying that I'm no one to judge and you can do what you decide is best for you. Just thought I'd offer my opinion. Feel free to completely ignore it!
DH (who is a doctor) says that the most recent studies show that THC affects the developing fetus' brain resulting in significantly lower IQ and other problems such as ADHD, etc.
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.
I've worked in a postpartum unit before. Do not smoke marijuana while pregnant. I don't care how many people "you know" that had completely healthy babies. I've seen so many babies that are born with "the shakes" and are extra fussy because of marijuana use during pregnancy. If you smoke marijuana, drink too much caffeine, or smoke cigarettes while pregnant your baby has a chance to become addicted to it. Why would you even want to chance this??? If you claim it's not additive then stop for your child.
Seriously, call me close minded, naive or whatever you want but I honestly can't believe there are this many women talking about how much they miss smoking pot. I haven't since high school, and haven't missed it either. And as I was projectile vomiting this morning I sure as heck wasn't wishing I had a bowl to smoke. Everyone lives different lives and have different opinions and regardless of the fact that I completely disagree with smoking anything while pregnant, I find it sad that people are counting down the weeks and months till they can smoke, drink, whatever. Ya know what I can't wait for in December? MY BABY! Holding, snuggling, feeding, sleepless nights, and getting to know the sweet person I've been sharing a body with. And if you have to give up things you like to make that happen, so be it. Two cents, rant over.
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)!
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.
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!
Studies do show negative effects on fetal brain development due to marijuana use. Our babies are in the most fragile stage right now, why would you want to do anything that could potentially hinder their growth and brain development? You can choose to smoke, your baby doesn't get that choice. If you saw a news story about parents using drugs with their kids you would totally judge them? So how is it any different when you're using with your unborn child, you just can't see them yet?
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.
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!
I think people are judging because they are pregnant and doing everything they can to do what's best for their babies and then talking online to other women who are pregnant and using a substance that is harmful to fetus'. It's understandable that the topic of conversation is heated and even upsetting.
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.
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.
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.
@CMDD I actually mentioned heroin. I edited my post to take it out.
The point to the PP was simply for the fact that marijuana is in fact a gateway drug. The comparison comes because many people use marijuana is a jumping point (alcohol too) to harder substances. Obviously, prescription drug abuse also falls into this category. I mentioned it because I do a lot of nonprofit work with people that have addiction issues. I have seen the negative consequences time and again. So yes, I do believe that on occasion marijuana usage leads to the destruction of families. As a gateway drug, I have personally seen it destroy people's lives. The consequences are not pretty whatsoever. Obviously it does not do this for everybody, but it is in fact psychologically addictive.
I don't think that it's polite at all to call my post idiotic. You had no response whatsoever to the fact that THC in its synthetic form has been available in US since before the 90s. I did not call you any names for not responding back to this. Nor did I call you any names for saying that everybody should try marijuana once.
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.
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!
Do you mean everyone should try it once while pregnant??? I work with kids with special needs. If there are studies that link marijuana use while pregnant to adhd and intellectual delays, then I believe anyone found with marijuana in their systems while pregnant should have their babies taken away. You are knowingly possibly impairing your child for the rest of its life. You're right, there are definitely risks with medications as well, and you should do independent, valid research on medications doctors give you, or ask for second opinions if you're worried. But just because Drs may give you meds that are bad for baby does not mean it's ok to smoke pot that is also bad for baby.
And the fact that it's 2015 means we SHOULD be more judgmental about people doing drugs while pregnant because WE KNOW BETTER now! I don't judge people who aren't pregnant that smoke, because as you say, people are going to do what they want, but when you're pregnant, it's not just your life.
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.
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.
If you would go back and reread through this post, you will see that I used to be a smoker on a daily basis. So no, I don't view it as something horrible. I voted in favor of the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use. However, I do not condone the use of illegal marijuana in pregnancy. That is simply my opinion, we do not need to agree on it. We are still continuing to ignore the fact that THC is available in pill form and therefore regulated by the FDA. If marijuana is not legal where you live, then you do not know what is going into it. Often times it is laced with other drugs to make it more addictive. This is not an opinion, this is a fact. Unless if you're buying your marijuana from a dispensary, it is not regulated and therefore it is far more dangerous than any pill that you can get prescribed by a doctor; unless you are growing it yourself and are sure that is not laced with cocaine, heroin, PCP, etc. This is where the comparison to heroin come in. In my opinion, this is not idiotic. It is realistic. Not to mention the fact that if marijuana is illegal where you live, growing it is against the law and you're putting your child in harms way by violating a law that would cause them to potentially be removed by CPS.
I don't agree with the reasoning that everybody should try marijuana at least once. As somebody that does a tremendous amount of work with addicts that are in recovery or are attempting to be in recovery, I can tell you with complete certainty that marijuana is in fact a gateway drug. It is psychologically addictive and therefore you cannot say that it is harmless. The vast majority of people that try marijuana will not become addicted. However there are still people that will.
We can agree to disagree. However, I would again ask you to please not call my post idiotic. I did not attack you personally and I don't think that it is very nice Or appropriate to do so in return. One can have a difference of opinion without name-calling. If you want to smoke pot during your pregnancy, that is up to you. I also don't condone taking medications in pregnancy that are not needed. However, I feel that people should always refer to their OB. If your doctor recommends that you smoke marijuana over taking a pill such as Zofran, by all means you should listen to their advice IMO.
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!
Do you mean everyone should try it once while pregnant??? I work with kids with special needs. If there are studies that link marijuana use while pregnant to adhd and intellectual delays, then I believe anyone found with marijuana in their systems while pregnant should have their babies taken away. You are knowingly possibly impairing your child for the rest of its life. You're right, there are definitely risks with medications as well, and you should do independent, valid research on medications doctors give you, or ask for second opinions if you're worried. But just because Drs may give you meds that are bad for baby does not mean it's ok to smoke pot that is also bad for baby.
And the fact that it's 2015 means we SHOULD be more judgmental about people doing drugs while pregnant because WE KNOW BETTER now! I don't judge people who aren't pregnant that smoke, because as you say, people are going to do what they want, but when you're pregnant, it's not just your life.
Yes. YES. And another Yes! You said this perfectly and I too work with students with special needs, and some of those kids moms did use certain substances. I'm not saying weed is the cause of course, but just seeing the effects certain factors have on children is so sad. They did not have a choice, and sometimes the effects are horrible. I think this is just a subject close to my heart since many of my students were born with disabilities due to factors during development. For me it all is about the RISK...you never know and so many things (not just drugs) can contribute.
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On that note, wanting to "relax" in this context doesn't mean suffering from anxiety issues.
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I think you just became my best friend.
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Wanting to feel relaxed in this context does not relate to medicinal use.
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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.
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Do not smoke marijuana while pregnant. I don't care how many people "you know" that had completely healthy babies. I've seen so many babies that are born with "the shakes" and are extra fussy because of marijuana use during pregnancy. If you smoke marijuana, drink too much caffeine, or smoke cigarettes while pregnant your baby has a chance to become addicted to it. Why would you even want to chance this??? If you claim it's not additive then stop for your child.
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)!
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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The point to the PP was simply for the fact that marijuana is in fact a gateway drug. The comparison comes because many people use marijuana is a jumping point (alcohol too) to harder substances. Obviously, prescription drug abuse also falls into this category. I mentioned it because I do a lot of nonprofit work with people that have addiction issues. I have seen the negative consequences time and again. So yes, I do believe that on occasion marijuana usage leads to the destruction of families. As a gateway drug, I have personally seen it destroy people's lives. The consequences are not pretty whatsoever. Obviously it does not do this for everybody, but it is in fact psychologically addictive.
I don't think that it's polite at all to call my post idiotic. You had no response whatsoever to the fact that THC in its synthetic form has been available in US since before the 90s. I did not call you any names for not responding back to this. Nor did I call you any names for saying that everybody should try marijuana once.
And the fact that it's 2015 means we SHOULD be more judgmental about people doing drugs while pregnant because WE KNOW BETTER now! I don't judge people who aren't pregnant that smoke, because as you say, people are going to do what they want, but when you're pregnant, it's not just your life.
I don't agree with the reasoning that everybody should try marijuana at least once. As somebody that does a tremendous amount of work with addicts that are in recovery or are attempting to be in recovery, I can tell you with complete certainty that marijuana is in fact a gateway drug. It is psychologically addictive and therefore you cannot say that it is harmless. The vast majority of people that try marijuana will not become addicted. However there are still people that will.
We can agree to disagree. However, I would again ask you to please not call my post idiotic. I did not attack you personally and I don't think that it is very nice Or appropriate to do so in return. One can have a difference of opinion without name-calling. If you want to smoke pot during your pregnancy, that is up to you. I also don't condone taking medications in pregnancy that are not needed. However, I feel that people should always refer to their OB. If your doctor recommends that you smoke marijuana over taking a pill such as Zofran, by all means you should listen to their advice IMO.