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NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am almost 34 weeks pregnate whats been killing me on the inside is i have been smoking weed my whole pregnancy
and just stopped. I am worried about what could happen to my baby and if children services will take her at the hospital? Do hospitals automatically drug test the baby? or is there other factors and what are they?
I have had 2 ultrasounds and in both the baby is doing fine growing like she should the only thing is she is already 5lbs is this normal? How long does it take to get weed out of unborn babys system? what are the problems with babys born to mothers who smoked? i havent found any damage in my research about it do they go through withdrawl???? please help me find out the truth to these questions.
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There are not any major abnormalities in babies associated with maternal marijuana use during pregnancy.  There is growing evidence, however, that developmental problems are more common in children whose mothers smoke marijuana during pregnancy.

Hospital policies vary from institution regarding testing for maternal drug use.  You may want to contact the Social Work department or ask your obstetrician about the particular hospital you are expecting to deliver in.
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thank you for taking the time to answer my question,that was very helpful!!
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