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Is It Ever OK for Pregnant Women to Take Recreational Drugs?
A friend of mine who’s pregnant sometimes smokes a little pot to relax. But is it safe for her to use marijuana or any other recreational drug?
- Tammy
No. Pregnant women should not use recreational drugs of any kind at any time. Babies whose mothers used drugs during pregnancy could be born addicted to those drugs themselves. Pregnant drug users may also be placing their unborn babies at risk for premature birth, poor growth, birth defects, and behavior and learning problems.
A health clinic such as Planned Parenthood can recommend health care providers, at little or no cost, who can help your friend quit her habit and have a healthier pregnancy. But let your friend know that it's important to inform her health care provider about her drug use during the pregnancy. Even if she quit at some point during the pregnancy, her unborn child could still be at risk for health problems.
For more information, check out these articles.
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