[ashley19]

I did 2 tests and they have come up positive, I went to the nurse and they took blood and urine(didnt do a pregnancy test) from me they tried to feel a heartbeat but culdnt and my uterous is not swollen, my boobs are sore an bigger though.
I also have a underactive thyroid and very irregular periods my last period was 24th of dec and had some bleedin on the 21st of January they reckon I'm between 11 and 15 weeks,
I was in amsterdam and smoked a lot of marajuand at the end of jan an once a week up until I got my positive.
What affect culd my tyroid problem and smoking grass/hash have on my baby?

[tickle]

First of all, are you on meds to put your thyroid back in shape, because with the baby coming your body has to know what its doing, and you do too. The thyroid gland plays a pretty important part in our mental and physical wellbeing.

Now for the pot and hash... QUIT IT NOW... if you value that little life starting inside of you. Of course marijauna and hash will make a difference to how your body reacts to this new biological occurrence called motherhood.

You wouldn't be here asking if you weren't concerned about your lifestyle and the life you are carrying. Do the right thing, get healthy, see a doctor and start planning for the absolute best part of your life ! Good luck, and if you want to talk further, send me a private message.

[ashley19]

I stopped taking my thyroid med when I found out cause I thought they wuld hurt the baby but the nurse told me to take them again so I am now.
I quit marajuana as soon as I got the positive result but I was just wondering if their culd be any damage to the baby during the time I was unaware I was pregnant and still smoking?

[Lillian42]

Although no deformity or syndrome is really proven with smoking weed there are still risks. Smoking anything deprives the fetus from oxygen this means the baby could be born small and risk having more problems after birth. So its good that you have quit, and your baby will probably be fine. Also know that if you plan to breastfeed which is a great thing to try don't do drugs. THC which is found in weed can be passed from you to baby through breatsmilk.

[ashley19]

Thanks that makes me feel better... I plan to breast feed and stay off the drugs.. super mum...

[tickle]

Oh... one important aspect of breastfeeding is be careful what you eat. If anything spicy, it reflects in your breast milk. Go on line and read all you can about healthy eating habits for you and your baby.