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I live in philadelphia, pa. i recently stopped smoking at 22 weeks pregnant and wanted to know if the baby will be safe and will marijuana be detected in the meconium. i just want to know that my baby will be safe?
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When a kid suspected of drug exposure presents for delivery we look at the kids poo which retains evidence from the point it was created, a sensitive test would show it from 12wks forward. Stopping improves the kids chances for a safe delivery and minimizes effect on brain growth.
Answered 5/25/2021
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