Defects in early pregnancy?

My period is often late, so i didnt think anything of it untill two weeks had already gone by...durring those two weeks i ended up smoking opium , weed, and i drank a bit...Soon as I took the home test and discovered that i was indeed pregnant i gave up smoking cigarettes and i stay clear of drugs/alcohol. Should i be freaking out over my babys health??? Im afraid that i might have already caused damage... as of now i am only 2 months pregnant, so it is too early to tell.

Defects in early pregnancy?
I'd say go to the doctor as well to get the baby checked.





When i was pregnant before i new i was pregnant i smoked but like you when i found out i was pregnant i stopped. When my son was born he had breathing problems.he used t stop breathing for 20 secs at a time and then come round. The doctors said it was nothing that I did but I couldnt help but blame my self





But im not saying this to freak you out but i would go to the hospital for a scan or the doc just for a check up
Reply:A fetus is especially vulnerable to different teratogens (substances harmful to a fetus) at different stages of its development. Marijuana alone can cause bodily deformations and mental retardation. Alcohol can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which likewise, leads to mental retardation among other problems. The baby may turn out just fine but it is very important to discuss this with your doctor. Self-education is also important, and I would personally do alot of research to ensure that I followed all of the necessary precautions and reaffirm what the doctor said. More importantly, it is very good that you stopped the drugs and alcohol for your baby's health, which is not an easy thing to do. Stay positive and talk to your doctor! Good luck!
Reply:If you were only 2 weeks late then hopefully the drugs and drinking did not harm the fetus. It usually is worse when you are later on. as your 16 week check up they will test for stuff, you MUST tell your obgyn so he/she can run extra tests and look for stuff on the ultrasound.
Reply:It's too early to tell, but your probably fine. This kind of thing happens all the time and kids turn out ok. I didn't even realize that you could get opium anymore.
Reply:You need to get yourself to a doctor for a prenatal check and be completely honest about what you have had in your system.
Reply:You should be fine!


I had drank and even became drunk twice before I found out. I also smoked cigarettes (when I was drinking- about 1 pack a month) until I found out I was pregnant- then quit immediately... My doctor said several women have the same fear you are having. Since you quit so early, just tell your doctor what you smoked/drank prior to knowing you were pregnant.


Starting taking prenatal and eating healthy!!
Reply:Talk to your doctor. This is something the OB really really needs to know. There are tests they might want to run that they otherwise wouldn't without having this information. If you quit using then you have nothing to worry about as far as them taking your baby or anything. You can pass a drug test later if need be. Right now your baby's brain and organs are developing. Do the right thing and tell your doctor. It might make a difference for your baby.
Reply:It's too early to tell. Most likely things will be fine, but if there is something wrong, you won't be able to tell until the baby is born most of the time. Since it won't be a genetic thing they won't be able to test for it.
Reply:I would just be honest with your doctor. The chances are it will all be fine, but if nothing else, they will be extra vigilant with all your checks and give you some extra reassurance. good luck x