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