help please

[TinyTae]

So im 13 weeks and before i even got pregnant i was smoking cigarettes and marijuanna daily , since then i smoke maybe 2-3 cigarettes like in a day or 2 and marijuanna sometimes.. i just get really worried about the health of my baby. Has anybody else been through this ? Any tips or advice? Im 13 weeks today ..

[BekaChloeX]

I was in the same boat as u i was a heavy smoker and smoked marijuana daily for years. Ive done quite a bit of research on this topic as i was concerned too and discussed it with my dr too (she doesn't condone it tho but says theres no proper research confirming side effects from marijuana only cigarettes) and its def an interesting one. I would quit the ciggies there is research showing its harmful and defects etc low birth weight, premature birth and it can cause an unhealthy environment for ur bubs inside u (i gave up a month ago my body physically couldn't take the nicotine anymore) they say that if u are a heavy smoker to ween yourself of ciggies if you are past your first trimester. Theres been studies done in big groups where the children were assessed right from contraception to about 10 years old. There were no negative side effects from those who smoked marijuana daily (not heavily) and those who were non smokers. They were assessed after birth and showed no negative effects and as they got older those who smoked marijuana throughout their pregnancy their children seemed to show faster eye contact and better reactions towards people and were alot calmer and happier babies. But at the same time not saying its good either. (The study was done in Jamaica - there are more that have been done). At the end of the day society thinks marijuana is bad so they will always tell u its bad and that u should stop. I personally think its better than smoking cigarettes and a lot better than drinking and its also a natural anti nausea. Im not one to judge others but there will probably be a a lot of people out there that disagree with my comment which is fine everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If u are unsure do a bit of research on the net and ask people u know have had babies questions. I know plenty of people who say smoking ciggies is bad but a bit of MJ every now and then is ok. Just be careful who you get it from.  I personally have stopped ciggies and have the odd cone every now and then - wish u all the best with ur pregnancy chick and congratulations :)
P.s Research also shows if u give up smoking by the 3 month mark results show your baby will have the same results as a non smokers pregnancy

[mommytobeJuly]

my mom's friend smoked both like crazy while pregnant and thank god her baby girl is healthy. It can pose a serious threat to your baby, because it gets oxygen from the umbilical cord it's connected to you and so whatever you do to your body is going to the fetus. I learned in my parenting class that it's like taking ahold of the cord and squeezing it so tight that there is barley any oxygen coming through so it makes your baby's heartbeat get faster and faster to try and survive..I would stop all together cold turkey until your deliver, it's best for you and more importantly your child's life

[teenmom7512]

Stop smoking both immediately. Smoking will harm your baby and make them have a low birth weight.