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Congratulations!
You
have made an important decision to improve your health and the health of
your unborn baby.
Here is some information about. Marijuana that is important
for you to know.
Effects During Pregnancy
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THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the active ingredient in
marijuana and does cross the placenta. It is stored in the fluid that
the baby lives in prior to birth.
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It is possible that marijuana use throughout pregnancy is
associated with premature labour and small babies, with all the
associated dangers of low birth weight including infections and
breathing problems
What
You Can do
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The earlier in the pregnancy that you stop the better it
is for you and the baby.
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Always inform your doctor or midwife if you use a drug so
they can properly check the baby’s health.
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Take care of yourself; eat well, get the sleep you need
and get emotional support. All these things can help improve your
health and the health of the baby.
Breast Feeding
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There is very little known about the effect of marijuana
smoking on breast feeding.
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It is believed that some of the drug will pass through
the breast milk to the baby and the baby may become unsettled and demand
frequent feeding.
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If possible, it is best to avoid using marijuana while
breast feeding.
Produced by,
The Pregnancy and Health Community Outreach Project (807) 577-1532.
Adapted from Material produced by TRANX
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