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    Jan 4, 2013, 02:07 AM
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    I am 20 weeks pregnant and I just quit smoking marijuana a week ago. Will my babies meconiam still test positive for marijuana?
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    Jan 4, 2013, 02:41 AM
    I am glad you finally quit but why did it take 20 weeks. But yes it is possible that it will.
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    Jan 4, 2013, 05:34 AM
    Yes, it will.
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    Jan 4, 2013, 07:05 AM
    Hello J:

    I'm missing something here... Meconium is typically NOT released into a baby's bowel movements until after birth. However, occasionally a baby will have a bowel movement prior to birth, excreting the meconium into the amniotic fluid.

    Is a test for pot USUALLY done on new mothers/babies? If so, why meconium?

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    Jan 4, 2013, 08:09 AM
    Yes exy you are correct in a sense. However it takes several bowel movements over a 24 to 48 hour period for a baby to completely rid its bowels of meconium. It's not a one time event.

    With that said, we only test the meconium if necessary. Not all babies are tested.
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