Will they be able to detect marijuana?

[Sur1997]

Okay so I'm pregnant right now and my son is due to be born at the end of February. Long story short I find that marijuana helps with some mental health issues I have and it also helped a lot with my morning sickness. I did my research first of course but after looking into it I came to the conclusion that smoking marijuana while pregnant wouldn't have any negative effect on me or my child (this is my personal decision so please no one try preaching to me). I began smoking if not once every day then at least 3-4 times a week every week from probably august up until the last week of December and then I stopped completely and haven't touched it since. I'm suddenly getting worried though because they took a urine sample recently of mine and I was wondering if marijuana will show up in my urine even though I've stopped and when the baby is born will it show up from him as well? Also can they detect it in the placenta?? I just need answers to ease my nerves so I know what to expect.

[roflbecca]

Definitely don't smoke anymore. It's still possible for it to be circulating through the placenta. Depending on your state and their regulations, any drug (including pot) that is found in your urine will be noted. When they test your babies first bowel movement (or blood sample) they will check for any signs of drugs. Depending on the state and protocol, you can have your baby taken away, either kept in the system or guardianship given to a family member until you complete drug courses.

[JanylaMommyof2]

I smoked marijuana until I went into labor I'm in Ohio I smoke marijuana helped with my morning sickness

[lotusfairy]

I think if you stopped in December and haven't touched it since they won't be able to tell by the time the baby comes out. Cause I think it takes like a month to be undetectable in your system.

My sister in law smoked right up until she gave birth last year and they didn't say anything to her about it at the hospital about baby testing positive or anything. I think it was wise for you to stop when you did just don't smoke anymore to be on the safe side just in case your hospital does test you, I have read about some moms being investigated but I'm pretty sure you will be perfectly fine since they're becoming more lax about marijuana use in some states(idk where you live) and especially since you stopped when you did it should not be detectable in your body anymore.

[Sur1997]

Okay thank you so much!!