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I just found out im 16 weeks pregnant and ive been using methamphetamine 3-4 a month, i have stopped since finding out but im worried... will my baby test positive if i stopped at 16 weeks ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unlikely: From what you described your baby's poop, taken after birth, should be okay. If you are not under the care of a doctor, you should see one for the sake of your and your baby's health. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Answered 5/2/2020

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A member asked:

I just found out im 16 weeks pregnant and ive been using methamphetamine 3-4 a month, i have stopped since finding out but im worried... will my baby test positive if i stopped at 16 weeks ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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