F/U: Pot while pregnant

julieteve · January 2010

I probably should have said more in my original post and I think it would have made more sense. I'll explain. (Btw - I haven't read all of the comments yet.)

I am BIG on "Drugs are bad!!". I DO NOT smoke pot, pregnant or not. I do not take any drugs, I don't smoke ciggarettes, I really don't do anything bad. I am too conservative as far as my friends are concerned. I do not agree with people taking drugs, pretty much ever. Where I live, medical marajuana was just made legal. I do agree with medical marajuana. If a doctor says it can help someone with something, fine.

While the debates were going on about whether to legalize or not, I have been thinking about this. I have been suffering HORRIBLY with morning sickness - all day, every day for over two months now. I joked that it is too bad that it is bad for the baby because I would be willing to do anything to get rid of this sickness. I know medical marajuana is proven to help cancer patients with nausea.

Anyway, I am just trying to get feedback on whether or not there are any women out there that think it is safe for the baby. I'm considering asking my doctor about it. But I feel really weird considering how ANTI-DRUG I am. I wouldn't smoke it, but if my doctor prescribed it, I would bake it in something and eat it if I knew it would help. Nothing else has worked and if this lasts the whole pregnancy I think I will die (not literally). I just keep loosing weight and this is just awful.

VampyAuthor · January 2010

Try sea bands those are safer for your baby.

MotherBucker · January 2010

I would rather puke all day/every day than smoke pot and harm my baby.

penelopepink09 · January 2010

Have you tried Ginger Ale? Or Preggo Pops?? Or whatever those candies are that the sell at Motherhood Maternity..

VampyAuthor · January 2010

MotherBucker:

I would rather puke all day/every day than smoke pot and harm my baby.

Yes

BlueRidgeMama · January 2010

I feel ya, but you should probably just talk to you doctor about what your options are in general because I am sure there hasn't been enough research on medical marajuana while pregnant for him to prescribe it to you.

strawbrrysmile05 · January 2010

I've heard Preggo Pops are really helpful with m/s.

ChristinaD09 · January 2010

You are only at 12 weeks. You are still in your first trimester. Its not uncommon for you to have severe morning sickenss.

By the way, my girlfriend was so bad during her first pregnancy that they had to give her medication. She also took it during this second pregnancy as soon as she started to get sick. There ARE other options besides illegal drugs.

mzovoce · January 2010

i stand by my previous statement "are you high while writing this?"

julieteve · January 2010

I tried everything listed above plus I paid $200 for the newly FDA approved PrimaBella band that does NOTHING for me! By the way, I wouldn't take pot if it did more damage to the baby than not eating. This is why I would like to talk to my doctor about it, but so far I'm really too embarressed.

FemmeNat01 · January 2010

I am not going to say m/s doesnt suck. I know, firsthand, how awful it is. My m/s was severe, I ended up in the hospital multiple times from dehydration, and I still throw up occasionally.

But, I would have NEVER considered using pot to help me with it. Have you tried Zofran?

mrs.g_6708 · January 2010

Have you tried Zofran? I have severe m/s and have lost 7 lbs. in about 3 weeks. Once I started on Zofran, I started feeling alot better. I still gag and puke and carry on, but I am able to function most days.

I'm glad you don't smoke pot. Please don't start.

julieteve · January 2010

ChristinaD09:

You are only at 12 weeks. You are still in your first trimester. Its not uncommon for you to have severe morning sickenss.

By the way, my girlfriend was so bad during her first pregnancy that they had to give her medication. She also took it during this second pregnancy as soon as she started to get sick. There ARE other options besides illegal drugs.

Well it wouldn't be illegal. It would be medical marajuana. But, yeah, I know there are other options, been there, done that. My last pregnancy I was only sick for 5 weeks, so this time when I've now been sick for over two months I'm just getting worried.

VampyAuthor · January 2010

I was sick for 16w. If nothing helps, nothing helps. I dealt with it. LO was way too important to me.

Talk to your doc about...Zofran, I think it is. Otherwise the big girl panties go on and I just handle it.

julieteve · January 2010

mzovoce:
i stand by my previous statement "are you high while writing this?"

I guess you missed the part where I explained how straight laced I am. Maybe you are high.

Shandie_725 · January 2010

I ended up in the hospital three times in two weeks with dehydration due to m/s...even then I would NEVER consider pot to alleviate it. I know it doesn't harm an adult but how about a developing fetus? Wouldn't even chance it.

julieteve · January 2010

crozette:
I feel ya, but you should probably just talk to you doctor about what your options are in general because I am sure there hasn't been enough research on medical marajuana while pregnant for him to prescribe it to you.

Yep, you are probably right.

ChristinaD09 · January 2010

Have you talked to your Dr. about your options BESIDES pot or just tried to take stuff on your own? My point is that there are lots of women with problems keeping things down, that take medication the Dr. prescribes.

julieteve · January 2010

FemmeFataleNat01:

I am not going to say m/s doesnt suck. I know, firsthand, how awful it is. My m/s was severe, I ended up in the hospital multiple times from dehydration, and I still throw up occasionally.

But, I would have NEVER considered using pot to help me with it. Have you tried Zofran?

Yep, Zofran kept me from throwing up but it didn't help the nausea or lack of appetite. I still can barely eat and am loosing weight.

mzovoce · January 2010

julieteve:

mzovoce:
i stand by my previous statement "are you high while writing this?"

I guess you missed the part where I explained how straight laced I am. Maybe you are high.

Absolutely, you caught me. I think you're lazy for not sticking out the rough part while pregnant. Morning sickness is the LEAST of your worries as a mom.

bb80 · January 2010

OP, i see your point. If NOTHING else works and your baby isn't getting enough nutrition, i don't see a problem with it. But of course, i am not your doctor and i don't know what you have tried as far as prescription drugs like zofran

ac_in_dc · January 2010

I think the people who are judging the OP are being ridiculous.

FemmeNat01 · January 2010

julieteve:
FemmeFataleNat01:

I am not going to say m/s doesnt suck. I know, firsthand, how awful it is. My m/s was severe, I ended up in the hospital multiple times from dehydration, and I still throw up occasionally.

But, I would have NEVER considered using pot to help me with it. Have you tried Zofran?

Yep, Zofran kept me from throwing up but it didn't help the nausea or lack of appetite. I still can barely eat and am loosing weight.

But, you are only 12 WEEKS. Seriously. Give it time. I was losing weight and unable to eat up until 15 weeks. I think you're just looking for an easy way out and you're putting your baby at risk. That's stupid. Stick with the Zofran and wait until you are at least in 2nd tri.

buffalo_buckeye · January 2010

Have you checked out hyperemesis.org? I think the women there understand a bit more. I just laugh when I see all the m/s suggestions. I mean I couldn't hold down a sip of water and you want me to eat a f'n cracker? I ended up on home IV's and lost a lot of weight with both my pregnancies. I ended up on zofran this time. It helps but it's not a cure all. I hate taking anything. I don't even take Tylenol when I have a headache. But I would be on bedrest in the hospital if I took nothing, and if I refused meds there I would be dead. I don't think some people understand the severity of morning sickness for some women. Please talk to you're Dr.

julieteve · January 2010

Thank you for all of your suggestions. I know I am not alone with this m/s. My original post was really just out of curiousity. I'm just curious as to whether anyone has more info. on the subject. I, of course, am dealing with the m/s as best as possible, but it doesn't hurt to research other options - not saying I would do it or anything. Seriously though, I am the last person to ever put a harmful thing in my body pregnant or not, unless the doctor says it is ok. Even then, I am not the type to even treat headaches. So this really was a completely innocent question that totally got out of hand. I'm glad I could provide some entertainment for the day though :-)

mrosekepple · January 2010

If nothing has worked for you so far, I don't really think marijuana is going to do the trick. I am 20weeks, still gagging and puking AND taking phenergen on a regular basis.. I would say you are wayy too early in this pregnancy to even consider medical marijuana.

southernblond3 · January 2010

I am not tryign to be a meany, but if I were you, I would be thankful for m/s because TRUST me there are tons of women out there who have had multiple m/c, or simply will never be able to have children, and I am sure they would trade m/s ANY DAY in order to be able to have a child...im just sayin...

Try ginger ale, and citrus fruit helped me out a ton...my doc told me it was okay to take Emetrol...but check with your doc, I am sure there are better things than drugs for your child...

julieteve · January 2010

mzovoce:
julieteve:

mzovoce:
i stand by my previous statement "are you high while writing this?"

I guess you missed the part where I explained how straight laced I am. Maybe you are high.

Absolutely, you caught me. I think you're lazy for not sticking out the rough part while pregnant. Morning sickness is the LEAST of your worries as a mom.

Actually, morning sickness is a big worry because I am a Mom. I can't play with my daughter like I use to. Thank goodness she has had lots of bonding time with Daddy, but I am lucky if I can get off the couch. It is so sad to think I am too sick to really enjoy her. If this morning sickness is over in a week or two, I will be soooo happy! I am just such a worry-wort and I worry that it will last the whole pregnancy.

julieteve · January 2010

FemmeFataleNat01:
julieteve:
FemmeFataleNat01:

I am not going to say m/s doesnt suck. I know, firsthand, how awful it is. My m/s was severe, I ended up in the hospital multiple times from dehydration, and I still throw up occasionally.

But, I would have NEVER considered using pot to help me with it. Have you tried Zofran?

Yep, Zofran kept me from throwing up but it didn't help the nausea or lack of appetite. I still can barely eat and am loosing weight.

But, you are only 12 WEEKS. Seriously. Give it time. I was losing weight and unable to eat up until 15 weeks. I think you're just looking for an easy way out and you're putting your baby at risk. That's stupid. Stick with the Zofran and wait until you are at least in 2nd tri.

By the way, asking questions and doing my research is absolutely NOT putting my baby at risk. I am trying to prepare myself with knowledge.

buffalo_buckeye · January 2010

Btw, someday, maybe soon, pot might be medically legal and often prescribed for pregnant women. But as of now it's not. I think I would just try to keeping with the zofran. As long as your not throwing up you will be ok. I know your suffering...I was pretty sure I was only having one child bc it was so bad. Mine eased up a lot around 20ish weeks.

julieteve · January 2010

buffalo_buckeye:
Have you checked out hyperemesis.org? I think the women there understand a bit more. I just laugh when I see all the m/s suggestions. I mean I couldn't hold down a sip of water and you want me to eat a f'n cracker? I ended up on home IV's and lost a lot of weight with both my pregnancies. I ended up on zofran this time. It helps but it's not a cure all. I hate taking anything. I don't even take Tylenol when I have a headache. But I would be on bedrest in the hospital if I took nothing, and if I refused meds there I would be dead. I don't think some people understand the severity of morning sickness for some women. Please talk to you're Dr.

YES, thank you! There are so many women out there that don't even believe morning sickness is real, so it is always nice to have someone understand exactly. I will check out that website.

FemmeNat01 · January 2010

You're right. I was a bit too harsh on you. But, I stick by what I said. You're only 12 weeks. Stick with Zofran and see how you feel in a month or so. As long as you aren't throwing up, that's one good thing. I know how it feels. GL.

harper14 · January 2010

ac_in_dc:
I think the people who are judging the OP are being ridiculous.

DIDO!

julieteve · January 2010

buffalo_buckeye:
Btw, someday, maybe soon, pot might be medically legal and often prescribed for pregnant women. But as of now it's not. I think I would just try to keeping with the zofran. As long as your not throwing up you will be ok. I know your suffering...I was pretty sure I was only having one child bc it was so bad. Mine eased up a lot around 20ish weeks.

It is legal here, which is why I've been asking questions about it. Of course my immediate reaction would be that it would have to be bad for the baby, but then again sooooo many prescriptions that Drs still prescribe to pregnant women are bad for the baby. So, I figured I would try to do some research to see where it scales in comparison, you know. I'm sure there isn't enough research on it yet though. Thought I'd see if anyone here was brave enough to tell of their experience if they've tried it themselves.

preppynewlywed · January 2010

I've been taking Zofran since I was 8 weeks, and I am almost 17 weeks. Starting at 4 weeks, I was vomiting 6-8 times a day.

Zofran has done practically nothing, so I totally understand your frustration. I'm still vomiting 4-5 times a day.

I know you are frustrated. Zofran isn't a cure all for a lot of women.

That said, I wouldn't do it, but I can understand the desperation you are feeling.

Trust me.

_junebaby_ · January 2010

By the way, asking questions and doing my research is absolutely NOT putting my baby at risk. I am trying to prepare myself with knowledge.

i think you're really smart for looking into this, and i would ask my doctor if i were you.

julieteve · January 2010

preppynewlywed:

I've been taking Zofran since I was 8 weeks, and I am almost 17 weeks. Starting at 4 weeks, I was vomiting 6-8 times a day.

Zofran has done practically nothing, so I totally understand your frustration. I'm still vomiting 4-5 times a day.

I know you are frustrated. Zofran isn't a cure all for a lot of women.

That said, I wouldn't do it, but I can understand the desperation you are feeling.

Trust me.

:-( I'm sorry you are having such a horrible time with m/s.

islandgirl79 · January 2010

I didn't get morning sickness and haven't smoked pot in years so I am of little help. But I do hope you feel better soon. Don't be embarrassed to ask your doctor either, you are gathering information, not hitting up the local drug dealer and rolling a joint.

buffalo_buckeye · January 2010

Check out and ask on the hyperemesis site. They will be more likely to know the status of things being tested/ tried currently, and I bet would know about marijuana. There are many women there who have been on permanent bedrest and are trying everything to keep their baby alive. It's sad but many women have thought about and gone through aborting very much loved and wanted babies because the hyperemesis was so bad. I'm talking women who went through IVF and still aborted. I hope you find some relief soon!

mommyrenee · January 2010

I didnt read the responses - but h*ll no I would not do that.

unisom helped me with morning sickness & since its as safe or safer than the RXs, Im going to bet its a better choice than pot.

preppynewlywed · January 2010

I think a lot of people are assuming Sea Bands, Unisom, and Zofran work for everyone.

If your m/s is bad enough none of these things will help. I think it is a little ridiculous to assume that every woman who vomits can be helped with these things.

I'm not saying pot is the solution, but I can certainly understand someone wanting to do anything to stop how they feel.

Not everyone can just "work through" m/s.

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