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My baby daddy does drugs... worse than pot... i was told that drugs can be transferred through sperm at conception but what if your 19 weeks along?? Can it effect the baby then? Or is baby protected with the sac...
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
Studies are now showing that a Father who uses drugs at the time of conception can also have negative, even life-threatening effects on the child. While a Father’s drug use cannot cause addiction in the child, it can mutate the DNA which has a direct result on the physical and mental capabilities of the child.
So you should get an evaluation from a gynecologist done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing

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2086855 tn?1332781293
If the baby was effected then it would've been at conception. The sperm does not come in contact with the baby at any time during your pregnancy unless your water has broke.. which I doubt it has :) Goodluck!
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