Philippines
A 23-year-old female asked:
I am 21 weeks pregnant and still using meth sometimes. i do really want to stop, how can i stop this bad activity? i dont want to get harm my baby.
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Get Help: You can call your OB, Family Doctor, or social services. You can even go to your local ER and they will set you up with councillors who can help you. Please do this as soon as possible!
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Dr. Nicholas Fogelson commented
Specializes in Gynecology
Addiction is a terrible thing. Meth is extremely toxic to a pregnancy and can even lead to death of the baby in the uterus. talk to your doc. There are pregnancy drug treatment programs available in some areas.
Feb 5, 2015
Last updated May 2, 2015
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