pregnant n worried

[newbaby14]

Hav been addicted to crack/cocaine 15 years...I'm 16 weeks pregnant n hav had afew slips n used most recent being 2 weeks ago...hav gender n anomaly scan n 2 weeks n am scared wat might b found...wat exactly r the risks of cocaine use to a fetus n plz ddon't judge I am really fighting n struggling with this

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

I am not here to judge you, only to provide information. I probably know that using cocaine during pregnancy can be very detrimental to the baby. It can cause a baby to be very small at birth or to be born very premature. It can also cause multiple various birth defects.   There is a chance that your baby will be OK. Only, of course, if you stop all drugs from now on, eat healthy, stay hydrated with non-caffeinated, non-diet drinks (no sugar substitutes except for stevia) and continue with moderate exercise. Make sure you get careful prenatal care and be honest with your doctor about your use. If you don't trust your OB enough to be honest with them, find one that you do trust.
Every pregnant future mom worries about the outcome of her pregnancy, even in the best possible circumstances things can and do go wrong. But there is always hope and grace. Good luck to you.

[marcyhme]

No one should judge you, we all have our downfalls and the biggest step is trying to change and the willingness to try. I don't know the risks exactly so I'm sorry if I'm not much help to u with your question but wanted to tell you to hang in there and keep trying you and your baby are worth it. :) \