Ducy, it has been a while!
There are no well documented problems with marijuana and pregnancy. The medical sites that deal with this tend to be polarized with those screaming it is not as bad as tobacco, alcohol and other drugs and those who are against illegal drugs. The medical studies that have been done have been inconclusive. There is some indication that neurological development can be delayed. Further, some newborns of cannabis smoking mothers have been observed to be more cranky and cry more. Some studies have noted lethargy and withdrawal symptoms. No adequate long term studies have been completed. In the short term, THC can be identified in the blood of newborns and nursing babies. The feces of nursing babies also show varying levels of THC seemingly based on the frequency of the mother's smoking cannabis.
While THC clears the system in several days (half-life of 24 hours), other compounds resulting from the presence of THC in the system can last for several weeks. I cannot say, based on hard science, that there are negative results. I do believe that any drug consumed during pregnancy has a potential for harm. The response can be that during the 20th century many mothers smoked and drank right up to delivery and many healthy babies resulted. That is a cop out but a very common argument.
There are difficulties in doing the research because in most countries, illegal behaviour is being studied. Those who smoke cannabis during pregnancy often have other lifestyle issues that affect the results.
Brandye
Posted: 30 Sep 18:48
