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.

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[MrsPincince]

It's easy to sit on the other side and judge. I myself am not someone that judges. The only thing I will say to you is "when in doubt, don't"..I live by that in every aspect of my life.....

[Brittney89]

marijuana has effectively been used to reduce cell growth, its not a good idea.   In canada they have effectively used marijuana to reduce cell growth in certain types of cancers and in skin growths.  THC is processed by the liver, and the energy required to process it reduces cell growth in your body. (high concentrations have effectively stopped the growth of cancer in place of chemo-therapy).  Marijuana reduces healing time as well.  It is not a good idea to do such a thing while pregnant, your directly causing the underdevelopment of the little one growing inside of you.  Also, THC acts as  artificial myelin on the nerves (insulation keeping the nerve signals from properly transmitting full power signals to the muscles). This also slows down your bodys reactions and developmental growing processes based on neurological triggers. Ex. breasts producing milk effectively and on time.  Putting extra insulators over your nerves also reduces nerve tissue growth.  Do not use Cannabis during pregnancy, a risk of adding mental defects as well as underdevelopment is present in thc use.  

[stacey10]

I'd just like to say that if anyone is experencing normal morning sickness, there are natural things that you can try, like taking ginger tea, gingerbeer, also homeopathic remedys are good for it as well, being pregnant can sometimes  be a pain in the bum with all the niggles that can come with it, but your responsible for a brand new life that is totally reliant on you for everything, there is no way I would risk doing something that has divided medical opion, yes some people have the odd drink during pregnancy and there baby comes out fine, other people have the same amount to drink and there baby doesnt, whats ok for one isnt necessarily ok for another growing baby, is it worth the risk, heartache and guilt if your baby ends up to be the one that it  is not ok for ?

[Buniiebaybii]

Ok I didnt read all the comments but im going to let u know from experience. I smoked with my first son untill I was 6 months. Although he was born healthy 7lbs 13oz. 21in long. At 3 months he was put on a nebulizer for his cough at 5 months he had an upper respiratory infection. He caught it 6 times before he was one. But by the time he was one the diagnosed him with asthma. Now he has to have an inhaler with him all the time and asthma isn't even in our family he has a lot of trouble a lot of breathing problems now. And its all my fault for smoking that crap I was young and dumb didn't know I was hurting my son for the rest of his life. It's something I will not ever do again. And for a midwife saying to smoke to get hungry WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER!!!!!!! Where I'm from they take drug test every month. And I would not recommend for anyone to smoke while pregnant. Just from my experience with my first son.

[Calixbabyx925]

A lot of you girls are very uneducated about marijuana. There have been many studies done that marijuana has no harmful effects on the fetus of animals and I am a medical card owner as is my mother, she smoked marijuana through her whole pregnancy with me and my 3 siblings for nausea and being under weight. It is legal but not during pregnancy which I believe will change in the future. The reason marijuana is illegal at all is because of the government laws. Which we the people of the USA are blind of in many cases. The point is, it will not harm your baby. The only thing it will do is harm your lungs (if u abuse it) which many pregos do with hairspray and other everyday products, which may slightly cut off a small amount of oxygen to the baby. (same as sleeping on ur back while prego)

I know many women who have used it during pregnancy and their children are perfectly fine. Including my mothers friends who I grew up with their children whom are smart healthy 20-30 yr old ppl. Being I live in oaksterdam Oakland ca!!!

[kinny24]

Studies have been done on this for over 30 years in other countries. Go to youtube, type in Melanie Dreher. There's your answer. Cannabis causes no harm to a developing child from conception to adulthood, In fact, most children at 1month old were more intelligent, alert, and pleasant to be around, had better motor and cognitive functioning, and were less irritable. We have a huge prejudice in this country and some others, and you must keep that in mind when you ask other's opinions. You have every right to ensure your baby survives this pregnancy as well as yourself. Depression, Dehydration, Fatigue, Malnutrition, Stress, Medications WILL harm your child, depending on the amount, and that is a fact, and those conditions are serious. Because it is still illegal in the states, caution and care must be used to ensure no legalities harm you or your child.

[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.

[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.

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[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.

[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.

[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)

[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.

[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.

[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

[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

[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!

[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.

[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.  

[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.

[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.. )

[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!!!