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If you were to use alcohol marijuana or smoke cigarettes while pregnant what health risk will your baby have?
More than 90% of pregnant women take prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs or use social drugs (such as tobacco and alcohol) or illicit drugs at some time during pregnancy. In general, drugs, unless absolutely necessary, should not be used during pregnancy because many can harm the fetus. About 2 to 3% of all birth defects result from the use of drugs other than alcohol.
Drugs taken by a pregnant woman reach the fetus primarily by crossing the placenta, the same route taken by oxygen and nutrients, which are needed for the fetus's growth and development. Drugs that a pregnant woman takes during pregnancy can affect the fetus in several ways:
- They can act directly on the fetus, causing damage, abnormal development (leading to birth defects), or death.
- They can alter the function of the placenta, usually by causing blood vessels to narrow (constrict) and thus reducing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus from the mother. Sometimes the result is a baby that is underweight and underdeveloped.
- They can cause the muscles of the uterus to contract forcefully, indirectly injuring the fetus by reducing its blood supply or triggering preterm labor and delivery.
Edit- by Granny Storm Crow- Cannabis has been shown to reduce the size of a baby's weight at birth, however this does notincrease infant mortality.
In the study "Mortality Within the First 2 Years in Infants Exposed to Cocaine, Opiate, or Cannabinoid During Gestation",the "cannabis only" babies had a mortality rate LOWER than "no-drug" infants! Not one "cannabis only" babies died! In contrast, 26 of the "no drugs" babies died.
A lady named Jen Alexander did a wonderful in depth (and readable) article on the "Mortality" study -"Pregnant Women Smoking Pot Could Reduce Infant Mortality". However, I really think using a vaporizer, or edibles, would be far wiser! Smoking carries with it carbon monoxide and other combustion "nasties"- vaporizing or edibles would be much safer both for Mom and the baby.
I hope you will take the time to read the study and article. Cannabis is NOT what you think it is! Cannabis is a medical miracle! (Run a search on my name and see what else I have found about this amazing healing herb!)
What else can I help you with?
What is safer for your health marijuana smoked from a bong or normal cigarettes?
neither, but Mariguana has less chemicals then cigarettes.
What is more damaging cigarettes or marijuana?
Marijuana is harder on your lungs, but given time, you can get lung cancer from both. Cigarettes are legal, Marijuana is usually not. From a health perspective Cigarettes have more known and proven health concerns than Marijuana.
Why is it dangerous for a pregnant woman to drink alcohol or to smoke cigarettes?
Alcohol can harm the developing fetus, leading to birth defects, developmental issues, and lifelong health problems. Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can restrict oxygen supply to the baby, increase the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and developmental issues. Both alcohol and cigarettes can have serious and lasting negative effects on the health and well-being of the unborn child.
Is it safe for pregnant women to smoke marijuana?
No, it is not safe for pregnant women to smoke marijuana. Research has shown that using marijuana during pregnancy can harm the developing baby and lead to potential health risks. It is recommended that pregnant women avoid using marijuana to protect the health of both themselves and their baby.
What are the differences between the tar produced by marijuana and cigarettes, and how do these differences impact health outcomes?
The tar produced by marijuana and cigarettes contain different chemical compounds, with marijuana tar containing higher levels of certain toxins. These differences can impact health outcomes by increasing the risk of respiratory issues, lung damage, and other health problems associated with smoking.
How are cigarettes drugs alcohol bad for health?
Because they can cause health effects that could threaten life
Is there any way that Mary Jane can kill?
No, there isn't, unlike alcohol there is no way to overdose and there are no proven long term health hazards to smoking marijuana. In fact, there are some chemicals in Mary Jane that offset the carcinogens of cigarettes.
Does smoking weed decrease sperm?
Yes, marijuana, alcohol abuse, cigarettes and some drugs can effect not only your sperm count but also the health (motility) of the sperm.
Is it safe to smoke weed when pregnant?
No, it is not safe to smoke weed when pregnant. Research shows that using marijuana during pregnancy can harm the developing baby and lead to potential health and developmental issues. It is recommended to avoid using marijuana while pregnant to protect the health of both the mother and the baby.
Why do people take marijuana if it is bad for them?
Because it gets you high. People look past the minor heath risks of pot because the high you get from it is worth it. Weed isn't that bad for you. It has less health risks than cigarettes and alcohol, which are used more than weed. oh, and you don't "take" marijuana. you smoke it! happy tokin!
What are health-inhibiting behaviors?
Doing things that are bad for your health. Smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, eating unhealthy foods, not exercising, lots of things.
How do alcohol and cigarettes affect a person's health?
There are toxins and chemicals that can enter the body it may spread around your body that can be caused to sick.
