MsFreakedOut (age 29) writes, “I am currently 3 almost 4 weeks pregnant and partook in 3 substances I should not have before knowing I was pregnant… Ecstasy (or MDMA), alcohol, and marijuana. I consumed these substances on approximately the 17th day after conception.
Please note that I am a 29 year old Caucasian in good health. I am not a habitual user of any of these substance or any others for that matter. This “episode” was a one time event. Prior to this I had used marijuana once within the past 6 months, used Ecstasy approximately 8 years ago, and have probably 2 drinks a week. This was a very unfortunate moment in time I wish I could remove from my past.
I have emailed several PHD’s who research Developmental Toxicology in hopes to hear from them what kind of damage I’ve caused my baby, if any. My husband and I are at a loss of what to do. We are not sure if it is safe to keep the child or if it is best to terminate the pregnancy. I’ve seen my OBGYN and she confirmed the pregnancy, but did not have much advice on the effects of these substance on the fetus.
Has anyone ever had a similar experience and kept the baby? Does he/she have any physical or mental issues? I’ve been searching and searching for any information on the matter, but all the studies out there pertain to repeat offenders, not someone who used these substances once. Advice? …Help?“
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I had drank heavily the first month of my pregnancy and smoked some marijuana and it did not affect my son. Of course after I found out I was pregnant I stopped. He is 20 months and is advanced for his age and healthy and he is the best thing in my life. My friend took half a pill of extacy after her egg was fertilized, smoked and drank a medium amount for two months before she found out she was pregnant and her baby is a little over a year and he is also a normal baby. I also know a girl who smoked marijuana excessively even after she found out she was pregnant up to her due date, her baby is surprisingly normal as well. I think you will be fine as long as you are doing what is right now that you know your pregnant. Good luck!