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Are illegal drugs the only drugs that can harm the developing fetus?
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∙ 12y ago
No. There are many perscription and over-the-counter drugs that can hurt you. Just listen to all the warnings with all those depression, heartburn relief, ect. commercials on TV.
Also, a fun tip... marijuana is illegal but never killed anybody.
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∙ 12y ago
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If ma baby's father does illegal drugs does his sperm harm the fetus?
It actually can depend on the drugs that he's on. But it can result in some form of mental of physical defect in the child when it is born or it can also lead into a miscarriage.
Can the use of herion during pregnancy harm the child in anyway?
It may not harm the fetus but will harm YOU for sure. Say NO to 'drugs'.
Why you can not do drugs?
It depends on the drugs. Most illegal drugs are illegal because they're harmful in some way, but just being illegal is harm enough for them to be worth avoiding.
Toxins can harm a developing fetus?
Absolutely YES! Substances of good/bad can be transported from what is inhale by the mother to the fetus by the process of "blood flow from the mother to the fetus" or entering the umbilical cord to the fetus .
Can synthroid hurt a fetus?
Synthroid is a schedule A drug which means it has been extensively tested in humans and does not appear to cause any harm to the developing fetus.
Is drugs harm-full if used wrong?
Yes. Illegal drugs are harmful even if you use them "right.
Can you sue someone in court because they are selling illegal drugs?
You might succeed in such a suit if you could show that the sale of the illegal drugs has caused you some harm.
Can a gas burner left on overnight harm a developing fetus?
That is dangerous, but I doubt it would harm it if it was just a one night deal, over and over i'd say so.
Why are parathyroid scans not recommended during pregnancy?
Parathyroid scans are not recommended for pregnant women because of the potential harm to the developing fetus.
What can harm an unborn fetus?
Many things can harm the unborn fetus including, but not limited to, alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription and non-prescription medication, infections, trauma, and smoking.
Can cold medicine harm an embryo?
The short answer is yes, cough and cold medicine can potentially harm a human embryo or fetus. In the first trimester of pregnancy, taking any kind of drug is strongly discouraged because of the sensitive nature of a developing fetus. Unless either your life or the life of the fetus is threatened, avoid any drugs not prescribed by your doctor. Most drugs and medications will pass from your blood through the placenta and into the fetus, so it's very important that you speak to your Prenatal Physician before taking anything. If you're suffering from a cold or a cough during pregnancy, there are ways to nurse yourself to health without the use of drugs that could harm your baby. Some ways you can shorten the duration of a cold (pregnant or not) without the use of drugs include the use of a humidifier, saline spray for a stuffy nose, gargling warm salt water for an itchy throat, and of course, chicken soup and plenty of rest.
What are substances that pass through the placenta that can harm the embryo?
Some substances are filtered but the reason some might get through is that the placenta is connected to your baby through you so in affect any harmful substances you have eg alcohol the baby will also have
