Question- What is your opinion of Marajuana or Weed during pregnancy?

[martikadragoon]

Ok, no one freak out or start yelling at me. I just want opinions... What do you think about weed during pregnancy to treat Nausea?

The reason I ask is I've been on SEVERAL midwife's sites that reccommend weed or marajuana as a way to help perk up the appetite. Not enough to get completely baked, but enough to relax you and help your appetite.  and YEA, I know it's illegal... but I'm one of those who think it should be legalized so that at least ppl won't be getting it laced or whatnot. (and it'll lose some of it's appeal to younger generations)

Also, my friend was talking to me today, and she had the same issues I've had with my pregnancy: Bad M/S during the first 1/2 of pregnancy, and lingering m/s or no appetite during the rest of her pregnancy. She had a problem eating enough and putting on weight.

Her NURSE at her doctors office suggested it to her, and she said it helped alot. And it turns out her mother also did it a little for the same reasons when pregnant with her. (like 2X a week or so only in the AM to boost hunger)

I have NOT smoked it during pregnancy, but have seriously considered it. Yes, I know the risks to MY lungs, but to my knowledge there have been NO studies showing harmful effects to the baby. and I've looked.

[luv2bmommy]

well they havent PROVEN that any harmful effects have come from it. but if theres a chance, id say NO. and there is a chance. because anything that enters your body and alters your mind obviously has the same effect on the fetus. and they should be able to make that choice for themselves one day outside of the womb. =)
thats just my opinion. i dont know everything, i sure wish i did. your body should only have the best of everything entering it right now. plus there are other ways of treating morning sickness.

[ovaz129]

Well, here is one article that I found.  Might be of interest...

www sciencedaily com /releases/ 2007/ 12/071217110328 htm

[pinkbelle]

they say smoking one joint is like smoking 20 cigs as far as the harmful chemicalsss

[JoyRenee]

Marijuana is illegal for a reason and it can impair your judgement. I'd say stick to other remedies for nausea, especially since there is no study done to see what the affects (short or long term). They can't do the studies because no one wants to risk legal suits from pregnant women who experience problems. So unless prescribed by your doc... try someting else! Sorry you're feeling so nauseated!!!

[LosingMyMindInGA]

I don't know...My opinion is this:  becuase marijuana is illegal it has to be bought underground so to speak...in doing so you risk things having been added without your prior knowledge and there's no way for you to know what's in it.  It could be laced with pcp or lsd or any number of other things.  UNLESS you grow it yourself, in which case you DO run the risk of getting caught, being charged and having it on your permanent record and it could get CPS involved.  I'm not sure what risks of the marijuana THEMSELVES are but I can't help but think of other worst case scenarios.

[pmperez]

I know they suggest it to cancer patients to help with the nauseau and try to boost there appetite....The main thing is what you want to do because its you that has to deal with the consequences if there are any....I know people that smoked pot during pregnancy, fortunately I dont need an appetite inducer, maybe a reducer...lol.

[martikadragoon]

Well, I don't plan on smoking it now... if it became legal I would.  And yea, I know it impares your judgment.. but so does alchahol (sp?)(and that's legal, even if IT is unsafe during pregnancy)
And I DO know about the chemicals it has.. and being as bad as 3 cigarettes (for 1 joint).. that was a fact I learned in Health class in H/S.   1= 3 . lol  Yea, I don't want to risk TJ's health, esp. with the problems he's already gonna have. But I also know that some women have smoked occasionally during pregnancy and they're babies were born fine, as well as that 1 glass of wine alot of doctors say is alright.  (every once in a while after first trimester) IDK... I guess I"m not terribly paranoid about stuff like that. :) Even if my mom is... my hubby has a similar mind set as me. thankfully.

And Honestly, I only wish they could legalize the THC part of it without the harmful chemicals... I believe it IS legal here in Cali... but only for Glaucoma(sp?) and cancer...

However, i could use something to boost my appetite. at least a little bit on my bad days.  
I gotta say, I wasn't sure this would get many responses.... I was pretty shocked that I had so many in such a short time!.lol

[Kelly87]

It is legal in i believe 8 states and one of those being here in Cali. My boyfriend has a medical license and he makes butter out of it and outs it in brownies and cookies and stuff and it makes his appitite alot better. He had a cyst in his lungs that is gone now. I dont smoke it or eat it but he does and it helps... i dont think it would harm the baby. You can get the license for MS cramps/ headaches/back pain basically anything. If you want to get a license PM me anad i will give you the name of my boyfriends doc. we are in LA though. I think there is even a number you can call... 1 800 got kush i think...

[BTS1022]

In my opinion with it being illegal, IF you decided to do it and got caught, your baby runs the risk of being handed over to CPS and put into foster care. My sister did the same thing as it does help, but she got busted by an under cover cop and her daughter and the baby she was pregnant with got rewarded to the state of texas and she hasn't seen them since, this was 2 years ago.

Not only is there health issues to yourself, but there are health issues to the baby, and in my opinion you would be better off smoking ciggerettes while pregnant. I do believe there are medicinal reasons to have it legalized as well, but the point is, it isnt legal in most states. You can get a medical license in any state I do believe.

I would speak to your doctor if you are considering it. Not only is it harmful to babies period, but I would be extra careful beings TJ has DS, and DS babies can have respritory(sp) issues as it is. I wish you the best of luck in your decision, but I really hope you consider talking to your doctor first about it.

[martikadragoon]

BTS1022~ Well, I definitely know about the whole CPS thing... they were called out on my family alot when we were younger. (my brother had a thing when he was a baby where he'd sit on a step, then stand up and fall on his butt on the next step below.. FOR FUN) and ppl saw the bruises and called cps.... then the ppl at CPS got to see him do it!

Actually.... It depends on the doctor you speak with and if the doctor is supportive of legalizing it.  it has NOT been shown to cause ANY harm to babies in utero.
The only way it'd cause respitory(sp?) issues is if he was already born and BREATHING it. lol,

I am self-educated enough to know that.. (no I'm not downing ANYONE) BUT... I do plan on calling some midwifes in my area.. My doctor as far as I know is NOT a supporter of legalized marajuana.
And there are other ways to use it other than SMOKE it. You can EAT it as well as get the HCG PILLS to take. Those come without the pollutants that smoking has.  
It was just something that was suggested to me, and something I had considered, I literally have NO appetite almost 24/7... and if I didn't force myself to eat as much as I do (2 meals a day plus a couple snacks on a good day. On a bad day 1 big meal and 3-4 snacks) but only if it was shown to me or research had shown me that it'd be OK and not harm TJ.

Thanks for all your opinions, I appreciate it. And thanks for no one going overboard and "mean" in response. I knew I'd get varied responses, and respect all of your opinions... I had just wondered what other ppl thought of it. :)
I do wish more studies had been done on the benefits and downfalls of it. I think there are several studies going on currently but results won't be out until later this year or in "09".... :)

[KellyA74]

The main thing is, like you said, being it's illegal, who knows what else is in it?  That would be the one thing that would scare me away from it......You never know what your getting when it's a substance that isn't controlled by the FDA.  

[Hales20]

My friend is 37 weeks pregnant & for the 1st 5 months she smoked Marijuana to ease morning sickness & nausea. She said she would only smoke one puff & it would take it away & make her feel better. She had to put down on the pregnancy records that she previously & currently smoked it & the doctors & midwifes are keeping a close eye on her & they are even coming out to her house once the baby is born to make sure that this doesnt continue once bub is here. I guess the advantage is that her partner grows it & also his bestie grows and gives it to her so she knows that it is all natural.

She recommended it to me when i eventually get pregnant but she said that the best way would be for someone else to smoke it, and then blow the smoke in your face, so that your not getting it too strong, but still getting some allowing it to take m/s & nausea away.

I would be 50/50 on it as i am unsure about harming the baby (i know the only known effect is the bub being smaller at birth) but also i dont want people to think i am an irresponsible mother.

So i would have to think about it.

In the end though it does help m/s & nausea, but i would feel guilty of doing something illegal & couldnt help but think it would harm my baby (even though it doesnt).

[babyscience]

I dont know why anyone would do something not knowing the direct cause to your baby.  Yeah so and so baby was born fine, but how do you know yours will be.  That is NOT a risk I am willing to take EVER, when I know that my child has to live a lifetime of the body I provided him.  This is only my opinion and I know others may not feel the same...and you may all think I am the weird one because I didnt even eat deli meat while I was preggo...so I understand each person is different and everyone has their own veiwpoint....and everyone is free to do as they wish.  I just wish people would actually think about things before they do it.  It is ONLY 9 MONTHS you have to life your life WITHOUT something, compard to the life your child has to live WITH something.

[BTS1022]

I wasn't doubting your knowledge on anything, and wasn't trying to offend anyone. But in mu own opinion, I would much rather take a prescription medication like Phenergan to help with nausea. I also have no apetite, and at 23 weeks pregnant I have only gained a whopping 1.5 pounds! So I do what many others do, I force myself to eat 3 meals a day, and to snack in between reguardless of being hungry or not.

I would just rather take a prescription medication that has been tested and approved to take during pregnancy than start taking something that hasn't really had the research.

[msgorgeous]

im all for it actually its not like your smoking it all the time i do NOT smoke it, but i see how it could benifet (sp?) lil tj by making you have more of an appetite. once or twice a week maybe one lil puff would be fine i think just my opinion tho.

[chitten]

I think its all down to personal choice, they havent found any medical evidence to prove it as harmfiul. They say thesedays that basically everything is harmful in pregnancy but if we were to stick to these rules we would be wrapped in cotton wool.  

Im 30 weeks 2 days and i will admit im still smoking. Ive cut down from 20 a day to 2/3 a day, 5 at the weekends. I know its not classed as being "right" but my midwife advised that its better to cut down gradually than go cold turkey as the stress of withdrawal could do more harm than good to the baby.

I also eat fresh smoked salmon and the occassional portion of prawns.

I didnt know i was pregnant until i was 2 months gone and i drank loads smoked loads and had a really unhealthy lifestyle which i felt really guilty about but i know my baby is fine and i think that so long as you look after yourself and eat healthily then you should be fine

[sweetangel7]

It is up to you but I have found articles that said it can cause mc and cause problems later in life for males around puberty...they are smaller and don't produce adequate testosterone to create a fully male look.  Personally, after having a mc, I have realized how precioius pregnancy is and I would NOT do anything which might cause any problems...I would give anything to be prego right now and have no appetite etc.  Like Joy said, there isn't a lot of research out there about it and pregnancy because who would want to take part in something that could hurt their baby.  Good luck, sorry you feel nauseous...it is one of the worst feelings in the world!

[luv2bmommy]

what babyscience said. i just looked up and read a little on it. and some studies showed premature births and lower birth weight. i just dont think its fair. you really dont have much longer it wont be that hard. i know you can do it we are all miserable during some parts of our pregnancies! its the beauty of what our bodies are doing that should get you through those days. hang in there! and hey i know how ridiculous it is to legalize alcohol and make pot illegal, in my opinion alcohol is by far the most dangerous drug i have ever seen anyone use. but the powers that be have their reasons right? lol

[nikko*ttc]

Very interesting article. Personally, I don't use the stuff, but this was great information in the event that my child ever decided to try it out. I also read some of the articles from the links. The one about the toxins degrading your lungs 20 years faster than regular smoking was interesting although smoking marijuana does not lead to cancer. It is like inhaling toxic fumes such as asbestos.

martikadragon - I don't think this is a good idea at all. Your body is designed to handle pregnancy a little differently than everyone else. I found an article that stated: "Studies have shown that children who were exposed to marijuana during pregnancy sometimes have problems focusing their attention and solving problems". It also affects milk production once the baby is born. So, if you are planning on breastfeeding marijuana can dry up your supply. Also, there is no way to know if the marijuana you have purchased is laced with other drugs such as PCP, which can be very harmful to your child.

I also came across some interesting reads from a doctor who has studied marijuana use in pregnancy. Her name is Melanie Dreher. You may try some research on her. Her studies are very interesting. Especially the part where in Jamaica women are not allowed to smoke marijuana rather they use it for medicinal purposes in tonics and teas. Her research is quite to the contrary of other findings.

[kris777]

Here is what I found on how marijuana could effect the baby:
**May slow the growth of the baby
**Increase the risk of premature delivery
**After birth the baby could have withdrawal like symptoms; cry alot and tremble
I found this here if you want to look from March of Dimes:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_4427.asp

It seems that if you were to smoke marijuana to boost your appetite yet it says marijuana slows the growth of the baby, that defeats the whole purpose doesn't it??  I think so--it seems to me like that is just an excuse to smoke pot.  I am definitely not one to judge, but my opinion is NO.  There are other ways of dealing with nausea and most women just get through it.

[sameerab]

well personally i smoked marijaunna heavily before becoming pregnant and i have a great career, home, ive graduated college, and it doesn't impair my judgement with that said i quit cold turkey when i found out i was preggo..i didn't want anything to interfere with child's health....i dont think that should be used to treat nausea eat some crackers get some meds that wont interfere with your baby recommended by your DR..there are other way then to smoke weed but thats just my personal opinion

[Brittny27]

I have a friend who lives in Vancouver bc so pot is legal there in small amounts. She does not smoke it but during her pregnancy she had Severe M/S she had to call in sick to work a lot and her dr suggested it.   she smoked just a little bit two or three times during 4th and 5th month and it would take away the m/s for a few hours and she was able to eat.  

Her dr said it doesn't pass through the placenta I don't know about that and I haven't seen anything to tell me differently.  

There is a difference between taking one hit to reduce m/s and getting totally baked out of your mind for hours.  If it works and your willing to try it then I say go for it. I personally don't see a problem with taking one small hit once or twice a week if it helps you be more comfortable and not laying on the bathroom floor not able to move. I don't agree with smoking it all day every day the whole pregnancy.  

[babydreams9]

I don't judge people who smoke or use, and think everyone has a right to do what they want. It's their own choice and they have to live with it. I just think that with all things, no matter what they are, what you put into your body you are putting into your baby's body. Your baby is solely dependent upon you to create a safe and healthy environment for optimal growth and nourishment for 9 months. Personally I don't want my baby doing drugs, and the way I see it, the few months of nausea (and trust me, I had hyperemesis gravidarum so I know how miserable it is!!) is better than watching my child have a lifetime of health problems. Yes, effects of marijuana on babies is inconclusive, but why take the chance?? It's 9 months out of a lifetime - not even a drop in the bucket. Being sick for a few months is hardly a sacrifice in my mind, for the blessing and joy of having a child. Just something to think about. Best wishes w/the rest of your pregnancy!

[Marcus's Mommy]

Yes for Cancer patience or non preg. women.

No for pregnancy.

If morning sickness for 2 months is the worse thing life can give you then you are lucky. If something did go wrong you will always blame yourself and you will never know for sure. Looking in your childs eyes will break your heart.

I did nothing out of the norm and my child needed surgery at 18 months. It scared me that I wasn't sure I could have more children. They called it a fluke.

Morning sickness isn't the end of the world, don't take unnecessary drugs/medications. There are two lives.

[martikadragoon]

BTS~ You know my doctor would NOT prescribe phenergan for some reason??? I requested it and he said no "too risky"... it really confuses me how some doctors will ok certain meds saying it's safe, and then say others aren't.... and then another docor will say the original med is unsafe. lol

I've been taking a prescription medicine since early in my pregnancy for morning sickness, it's called Metoclopramide... I don't know the brand name. but it makes me SUPER sleepy (more than weed ever did... before I got pregnatn I smoked it like 6 times over 4yrs. )

Chitten~ The week before I got my BFP was new years... and yea it's BAD but during New years and the day after I drank 1/3 of a 750 ml. bottle of Vodka... BAD Idea because I got so sick that second day (not alchahol poisoning... but just hangover) so I know what you mean about doing bad stuff before getting pregnant... I still eat RAW sushi from a grade A place near my home... about 1X a week sometimes.

Brittny~ I completely agree with your view of 1 hit or so for nausea and getting baked being different. I think that with the babies who've shown to show "withdrawal" etc. it's from mothers who smoked it chronically (no pun intended) every day or even every other day in regular amounts (not one or two hits)... It's just like 1 glass of wine being ok every so often and alcoholism creating FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) it honestly depends on the frequency and amount ... at least that's what I'm learning so far with my research into it.

Marcus's Mommy~ I've actually had M/S for the last 5 months. :) and I completely understand about not doing anything wrong and having somethign wrong with the baby. my son has my skin problem and D/S... He's healthy and growing fine so far and I'm monitored closely just to make sure of that fact. :)

babydreams~ I completely respect your opinion. I knew my post would get mixed reviews definitely so I'm not offended at anyone for what they're saying.. I hope I'm not offending anyone either by posting such a contraversial post.

As for the Smoking of weed. I'm all for the other types of medicinal uses other than smoking.. I actually think it may be safer (like also using a vaporizor.) I'm doing as much research as I can before I make my final decision on actually smoking it. (probably within a week)... what some of you may not know, is in the last 2 months I've developed a BAD symptom in which my legs swell when I stand alot... and  I get blisters and they get infected... well that I can handle, but also, especially inthe AM my blood flow has been screwed up to the point that when I stand in the mornings or go from standing to sitting/ vice versa... my lower legs below my knees feel as tho they're on FIRE. cool water, lotion.. etc. does NOT work. So I'm now on Vicoden every 4 hrs as needed for the pain. I was wary of taking it at first, but if I didn't I'd be bedbound most of the time. it *****.... I'm gonna stop taking it the last month at least of my pregnancy. And I don't need it EVERY day, but about every other day. and honestly that scares me more than weed would simply because I don't want him being addicted or depressed at birth with me using it that often, rather than weed 1-2X a week. :)

But I know that the bottom line is : Do I want to deal with an accepted "medical" drug even with the known risks, or possibly use a partially medically accepted drug (depends on the doctor you speak to.. esp here in Cali.) and no know the EXACT risks associated with it??

I honesly haven't decided, and I know I'll choose the right thing for him and I.... (I just dont look forward to these symptoms with my other pregnancies.. the m/s OR the leg pain. :(  ) more than likely I'm gonna email a couple of the doctors near here in LA who know more facts about it (yea they're supporters) but they can give me they're honest view on the risks with it too. :)

[CYW]

personally I don't agree with it....Women have been going through pregnancy for as long as we can remember and accompanied are the horrible morning sicknesses...It affects everyone differently.. some worse than others(I know I have been there... I lost ALOT of weight during my pregnancy) I think it's illegal for a reason.. and my little cousin's mom smoked weed EVERYDAY during her pregnancy for her and she is slow..she doesn't understand much.. kind of seeming as though she is baked...She was in the hospital for severe jaundice and pneumonia at 4 months...At birth she was hospitalized for 3 weeks due to her small birth weight...Her mom didnt do drugs for her youngest and she is go go go and the first is very mellow...She is constantly going to dr's and ever since she was born they concluded the mom had been using marijuana because she was having severe withdrawals and that was only from marijuana..I believe that IT DOES affect the unborn fetus...Everything you eat, drink SMOKE inhale the baby gets...

Now some say there are no researches done or no proof but all i typed out were effects of marijuana during pregnancy and a whole bunch of links came up as to why you should NOT smoke it during your pregnancy...

"No. Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may affect your baby's growth and the development of his nervous system. Studies have shown that children who were exposed to marijuana during pregnancy sometimes have problems focusing their attention and solving problems.

Children of heavy pot users may also have problems with short-term memory, concentration, and judgment. (There's no evidence so far, however, that marijuana use during pregnancy causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

One study even found that young children whose mothers smoked marijuana during pregnancy had a higher risk of leukemia than those whose mothers did not.

What's more, there's no way to know if the pot you're smoking has been laced with other drugs (such as PCP) or contaminated with pesticides, which would put your baby at even higher risk. And using marijuana increases the chance that your baby will have birth defects if you're also drinking alcohol or smoking tobacco.

If you smoked pot before you realized you were pregnant, don't panic. The chance that your baby has been affected is very small. Still, it's important to be honest with your practitioner about your previous use of pot and other recreational drugs. She may want to run some extra tests to be sure your baby is developing normally."

taken from:  http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-smoke-marijuana-during-pregnancy_2490.bc

here are more sites incase you dont believe me

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/illegaldrugs.html

http://www.thinkpregnancy.org/english/marijuana.htm

http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/medical_services/preg/care/pregSubstance.html

anyways I could go on...I don't understand WHY anyone would want to risk a miscarriage, fetal death, still birth or ANYTHING harmful to their baby.. I am sorry but your baby deserves the best and if thinking about smoking or actually smoking marijuana is thinking of your baby i think you need a reality check.. many women wait their whole lives for a baby and never get it...I don't know it REALLY makes me angry tthat even ONE joint, one puff whatever IT STILL CROSSES THE PLACENTAL BARRIER!!!! To me that's selfish...Being sick is the JOY of being pregnant.. ENJOY IT!!! It's the miracle of life.. and if you can't deal with being sick then maybe you cannot deal with having a child.. this should have been thought out carefully...I am sorry for being rude but that's my views!!!

[martikadragoon]

Thanks very much, I'll use those links when I'm doing my research...  honestly, I enjoy being pregnant, honestly... But I dont' enjoy the downside, and not everyone does. You know?

To each they're own. Give me a few hrs. and I'll post the links to the websites ive found supporting the OCCASIONAL use of marajuana during pregnancy.... And I know, there are a million opinions on each side of the story.

I must make mention again, that there is a HUGE difference in doing it 1-2X a week and EVERYDAY.... of course if you do something everyday it's bad for you. Just lke if you eat a cheeseburger everyday it's bad for you.

I do appreciate those links and will definitely check into them. (I"m about to eat what I can of dinner.. lol)
On the upside... I've been able to push a bit more in my stomach each day the last couple days. I'm up to 2 FULL meals and a few snacks thruout the day. (like granola bars, small serving of chips and dip... fruit.. )

[diva_lorri]

i dont want to judge anybody and each to there own my opinion stands against it.
i think its plain selfish to do anything including drugs that can potentially harm your baby and an insult to those ttc and going through the trauma involved.

[babyscience]

Yeah I just STILL dont see why anyone would have to do "research" on something that could be bad.  It just seems that anything that potentially could be bad should just be off limits and thought of as "it will be fun to do or try when I am not pregnant".  As for being sick....well hell I think most pregnant women are.  And sorry to say Martikadragoon, I read your posts occasionally and I havent read post after post about you complaining of sickness.  I have only read "well I eat sushi, drink and go in hot tubs...and my baby is healthy"....so I may have a somewhat a different viewpoint if I knew you were in some sort of agonizing pain, but doesnt seem like it.  I am in no way trying to judge you at all and I hope this post doesnt come across that way.  As of now your baby has been diagnosed with downs, that is a hard hand to be dealt for yourself and TJ.  You will have many rough roads ahead of you, so it just seems to me that you should really try to give him the best start and be completely healthy yourself.  I know there can be different severities of the syndrome, but I know for sure it doesnt help if you are puffing on a joint while his delicate brain is developing.  
So in the end I dont know why this should ever be a question/post on here.  Diva_Lorri has it correct there are many women who would die to be in your shoes now and it seems as if you are taking it all forgranted.  

[BUTTERFLYCOTTON]

I haven't researched the issue or anything but I seen marijuana and pregnancy in the same sentence....no matter how much you do or don't eat in the first 12 weeks your baby will take all the nutrients it needs from you no matter how sick you feel. The baby should be fine.  I see some people writing..maybe if you take a puff..sounds like going to the extreme just for some morning sickness. It's an illegal drug (in Australia)..you could use it to mask the problem but would be creating another far worse problem for your baby. My doctor asked me to quit drinking so much coffee because of increased risk of miscarriage and birth defects...if thats just what a few cups of good old tea or coffee can do imagine marijuana??! It's your choice in the end, if you did get to the point where you couldn't eat or drink (dehydrated) they would hospitalize you.

[baby_edgar]

i'm really sorry and this is only my opinon but i cant even believe a pregnant person needs to ask that question. this is your child how could you even justify thinking about it. i mean i smoked pot before i got pregnant but i could never ever think about doing it now. my baby means more then anything to me and putting harmful toxins into my body and into my baby, it's not fair on your child as they cant say no for themself!

[CYW]

I was sick as a dog and could not eat a full meal.. I cried so much because I was so hungry and worried for my baby's health all that in its own...I lost almost 50lbs within 3 months and gained after that only 10...I had to go shopping for smaller pant sizes versus bigger ones.. It had it's positives.. There would be days where all I did was drink ALOT or eat anything that was liquid...yogourts, sherbert, frozen yogourt, ice cream, i would take maybe 2 bites of a supper, I could not stand meats, I would take my prenatals and throw up right away...It was REALLY horrible and I am sure some women have been in worse situations but that's life..It's has it's ups and downs...The way I think of taking marijuana during pregnancy to get a positive outcome to me is like going to steal money because you are broke and you need to buy stuff for your child.. all in all it's both wrong...VALUES highly come into play...I don't know to me my child's life was and of course still is the most important thing ever..I cannot comprehend how someone would even want to "ATTEMPT" hurting their babies...

Anyways I tried looking online about positive outcomes of marijuana use during pregnancy and whatnot...and there was nothing that came up.. only WHY marijuana should be avoided...if you are trying to look for a dr that will administer drugs or give you the OK and keep hoping from one dr to another until you get your answer that's just ridiculous and thats what I got from this whole post...you WANT to smoke marijuana and just want the ok.. but i'd gladly report ANYONE who would knowingly put their unborn babies in danger...and that's my field line.. I'm in canada but I have been with CAS...so.. I hope someone realizes what you are doing is wrong, someone you know and that they report you because that baby deserves a better start than a mom that is willing to harm her child's life because she cant stand being sick...woopie doo...think about it long and hard next time you get pregnant

[evthing4reason]

Well i've been watching this thread a few days so i figure i'd put my 2 cents in lol
I do not smoke pot, nor do my friends. I do believe in it for medical purposes. As for pregnancy, i'd say maybe not smoke it, injest it in a different way instead. and on;y if you get it from a good source for medical purposes. Hey, its natrual at least, i wouldn't take the prescribed pills for morning sickness no matter how sick i was. I used ginger as my remedy for m/s

[marcardb]

First of all without trying to offend you I think you are being selfish. I suffer from very very bad migraines that make me sick and almost impossible to get out of bed. When I was pregnant the doc gave me the choice of taking some medicine which could have some effects on the baby and I SAID NO!!!! For about 6 months I felt horrible but my baby's health was more important to me than feeling good. I'm sorry you are feeling sick buy there are other ways to cope with that. Try crackers and ginger that usually helps. If it doesn't then just wait, it will get better!!!! Being sick is part of being pregnant for some women. Not to metion a list of other uncomfortoble symptoms. Life is about facing it no hiding behind weed alcohol etc. Again dont mean to be rude or anything, But you knew this was a sensitive issues when you posted. And I'm just giving my opinion.Hope u feel better.

[kelliestarr]

This post really pisses me off there is a lot of really bad things I can and would like to  say to you but I'm going  to keep  my month shut and just  say I wish you and your  baby all the best.

[martikadragoon]

Marcardb~ I'm not offended in the least, I knew this question would get alot of contraversy... but I was curious to see what everyone's honest opinions would be on it.

babyscience~ Yes, I eat sushi from a place I trust, ranked A not everyday. And yes I've drank the occasional glass of wine. (the last one was actually over a month ago. lol) and YES Ive gone in the hot tub on cold nights, keeping the time to a minimum and being very aware of how warm I got. I dont view those things as unhealthy or unsafe as long as they're done with caution as well as being aware of the risks. which I've done. as for having severe pain, if you'd look at other posts of mine you'd see I do suffer from migraines, other than just the M/S, as well as deal with severe  pain in my lower legs (due to my skin problem) which I've been given both a steroidal creme and vicoden to take (for both legs and headaches) as needed. I try not to use either much and only when I'm in such bad pain I can't get out of bed or off the couch to work.

Kelliestarr~ I appreciate your response, and keeping it civil. This post was not meant to get ugly/rude responses, only honest responses that don't point fingers. Thanks. :)

Ladies~ Again, I appreciate your responses. I think i've gotten all the answers and opinions I need, but will keep an eye on this post to see if any others respond. so don't think it lame of me if I don't respond much anymore. :) I kind of figure after all the responses, that you'd rather allow this question to die. Fine with me

I have read everyone's responses and taken it into account. As well as posting some of my personal views on it.
I hope no one sees me as being sarcastic or anything in any of my responses, because I'm not being that way. (sometimes what comes out isn't exactly what I'm trying to say. lol)

[martikadragoon]

That part about the leukemia does bother me simply because my son having d/s would have a slightly higher than average chance of blood cancer.  Thank you for your comment and sorry I missed that part of it last night.

[Crystal125]

I'm sorry to bring this post back to the front since everyone would probably rather it die out, but it reminded me of something in my family. I myself have never read up on smoking weed during pregnancy because I didn't do it at all before I ever became pregnant with my kids (was more of a book worm in school lol). I don't know all the risks to it or what, but I was curious after I read this because of the mentioning of leukemia. My cousin was pregnant a few years ago. I walked in her house to actually catch her taking a "puff" off a joint for m/s. And was honestly horrified, so I asked her wth she was doing. Well when her son was somewhere between 1 and 2 yo he was diagnosed with leukemia, he died at age 3. I did however find "One study even found that young children whose mothers smoked marijuana during pregnancy had a higher risk of leukemia than those whose mothers did not. " I'm not sure if it was anything to do with her smoking that did that to her son, but honestly if there's any studies that would even suggest such a thing, and seeing what that poor baby went through before he got his wings there's no way in hell I'd even consider looking at the sh*t.

[Riot_Queen]

This seems to be a very hot topic lately.

I'm not gunna say I agree with it, but I'm not gunna say I'm not agreeing with it.

Pregnant women are gunna do what they're gunna do regaurdless of what their doctors say, their friends say, their family memebers say...

I'm a smoker.
I'm almost 6 1/2 months pregnant.
I quit off and on throughout my first 4 1/2 months of pregnancy, but **** just keeps happening and it's making my life hell, so it made my mind for quitting that much worse.

I did so good, I went over a whole month without smoking at I think my 3rd into my 4th month.
Then Amtrak happened, I'm sure I've already told you. lol

So anyways.

You're gunna do what you're gunna do, but I am gunna warn you, I used to work for dealers, and I know how they work...
I wouldn't suggest it because you CANNOT trust what they put in that stuff.

They usually lace it with SOMETHING.

Yeah, you can grow it yourself, but by the time that's ready, it'll be time for you to give birth, and it's really not worth getting in trouble over.

And there's alot more hamrful chemicals in marijuana than there is in Cigarettes, but I guess you already see that.

There are other options out there to help boost up your appetite that are legal, and much safer.

I'd strongly suggest talking to your doctors about some options before you go ahead and make your decision.

=]

[liljenn1]

hey girl I've wondered the same thing. And for all those comments that there is other help with morning sickness, I have two words for that....bull ****!! Not when you are suffering from hyperemesis gravaderum. There is no cure for that and it repeats itself and gets owrse with each pregnancy. Not only that, it is extremely life threatening. If there is something out there that helps get a woman through this and it causes little to no effect on the fetus then I say our goverment need s to legalize it. I took several medications during my pregnancy that were little known on how it would react with the long term condition of the baby but they gave them anyway because it was life or death. I have done alot of research on this and no one is able to give solid proof that it does hurt the baby.
I say if keeps you heealthy and eating discuss it with your husband and family and make the best decision for all of you. If all other medications for nausea have failed to work I say why not give it a try.