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Differences in body structure and chemistry cause most women to absorb more alcohol and take longer to metabolize it than men. This can make women more susceptible to the long-term negative health effects of alcohol such as liver disease, increased risk for mouth, throat, colon and breast cancers, and heart damage. Binge-drinking also increases a woman’s risk of sexual violence. (1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/b4624384-feb1-45c8-8b9c-3823deab4145/shutterstock_1850627563+%281%29.jpg Alcohol Use in Pregnancy - Growth & Development Babies exposed to alcohol do not grow well in their mother’s womb and alcohol exposure can keep your baby from being born healthy. Alcohol, at any time during pregnancy, can cause problems for the baby, including before a woman knows she is pregnant. Alcohol use in the first three months of pregnancy can cause the baby to have abnormal facial features. 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At the very least, avoid breastfeeding for 3 hours after drinking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/d2a9ffa9-1f2a-4ab8-8a31-3a7b6940c5b9/shutterstock_259319342+%281%29.jpg Alcohol Use in Pregnancy - Difficulty in School Children with FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) can have both learning and behavior problems in school. Your child may have difficulty paying attention and show aggressive, impulsive, and hyperactive behavior. Your child may also struggle with making and keeping friends, which can lead to social isolation and feelings of frustration and loneliness. These challenges make succeeding in school difficult, which is hard for both the child and the parent or caregiver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/98b0b612-a2f4-4796-9122-ab64d23ccab0/shutterstock_656248012+%281%29.jpg Alcohol Use in Pregnancy - Life-Long Impacts People whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy can have behavior and learning difficulties throughout life. They have an increased rate of mental health disorders such as ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), depression, and anxiety. As adults, they may struggle to keep a job, perform routine life tasks such as managing money, making and following a schedule, and other skills needed to live independently. (3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/54bb3667-c558-49da-9b24-ba1e5ef9612b/shutterstock_536022592+%281%29.jpg Alcohol Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, quitting drinking now will benefit both you and your baby. Contact your healthcare provider, local Alcoholics Anonymous, or local alcohol treatment center. Please call Sacramento County, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (916)874-9754. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/marijuana-use-in-pregnancy daily 0.75 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/bf35d22e-708e-492c-95a1-37e667b51855/shutterstock_512079628+%281%29.jpg Marijuana Use in Pregnancy - Effects on the Mother Marijuana use in any form – edibles, oils, smoke, vapor – during pregnancy can alter the mother's state of mind, which can lead to poor decision making about her health and her baby’s health. Your ability to choose what is best for you and for your baby is impaired, which can lead to unintended and serious consequences. Women who use any marijuana during pregnancy may also have a higher likelihood of developing anemia, a lack of red blood cells, which can cause excessive fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and chest pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/2559af87-bf7d-4f33-97a3-209650cf76f1/shutterstock_709559413+%281%29.jpg Marijuana Use in Pregnancy - Growth & Development Just like the food you eat or the beverages you drink, any drugs – cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, opioids, etc. – pass into your unborn baby’s body. Marijuana contains nearly 500 chemicals, including THC, the chemical that causes the “high.” Using marijuana during the first month of pregnancy can cause the baby to be born with part of its brain missing. Additionally, women who use marijuana during pregnancy have a 2.3 times greater risk of stillbirth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/7d0b3a78-d085-4648-a81b-9bbc7a514e91/shutterstock_1809792952+%281%29.jpg Marijuana Use in Pregnancy - Breast Milk Anything you choose to take into your body can be passed to your baby through your breast milk, including THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. THC is stored in breast milk for up to two weeks. Chronic heavy use of marijuana results in higher levels of THC in breast milk than in the mother’s blood, and extended exposure to THC can affect your baby’s brain development. Marijuana use can also reduce the mother’s milk supply, making it difficult to adequately feed your baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/c86b4221-6ba8-473b-a791-23d7ab00b8af/shutterstock_641754271+%281%29.jpg Marijuana Use in Pregnancy - Difficulty in School Did you know that the effects of marijuana use during pregnancy can affect children into adolescence and beyond? Teenagers, whose mothers used marijuana during pregnancy, can struggle with behavior problems when they get to school-age. Your child may act out and get into trouble at school and home. Children who were exposed to marijuana during their mother’s pregnancy are also more likely to use marijuana as young adults and to start using earlier than other teens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/72ce77d8-3c71-4f60-8b33-4dfcb162cad4/shutterstock_1051557824+%281%29.jpg Marijuana Use in Pregnancy - Secondhand Smoke & CBD Even secondhand smoke – whether it’s from marijuana, crack, methamphetamine, or cigarettes – can harm your baby. Smoke can cause your baby to cough, have trouble breathing and have nervous system problems, including seizures. Even CBD products may contain other contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria, and fungus that could be harmful to a mother and her baby. (1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/4f9100fa-4f38-48ac-96f7-df862af93861/shutterstock_1722143341+%281%29.jpg Marijuana Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, quitting marijuana use now will benefit both you and your baby. Contact your healthcare provider for support. Please call Sacramento County, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (916)874-9754. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/tobacco-use-in-pregnancy daily 0.75 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/8b1b6c60-411a-4314-85ec-3d5741a2f580/shutterstock_1324320275+%281%29.jpg Tobacco Use in Pregnancy - Effects on the Mother Women who use tobacco – either through smoking or vaping – are at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer, and other serious illnesses such as diabetes and chronic bronchitis. Tobacco use during pregnancy can cause issues with the placenta, such as placenta previa and placenta abruption, which can put the mother’s life and health at risk. (1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/a01be433-23af-48a9-b8a3-1f7634f28593/shutterstock_261991445+%281%29.jpg Tobacco Use in Pregnancy - Growth & Development Smoking and vaping tobacco affects a pregnant woman’s heart and lungs, cutting off the oxygen supply to the unborn baby. When you smoke or vape, oxygen cannot move across the placenta to let your baby “breathe.” The oxygen and the food supply can be cut off, making it hard for your baby to grow and thrive. Babies may be premature, have certain birth defects, and respiratory illnesses, leading to years in and out of hospitals and doctors’ offices. Smoking and vaping are two of the main causes of a baby being born too early, which can cause damage to the baby’s lungs and brain that can affect development throughout life. Sometimes, being too small at birth can cause a baby to die or to be put into the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/d99c539d-c568-45de-858f-239d0b341601/shutterstock_684026932+%281%29.jpg Tobacco Use in Pregnancy - Breast Milk & Secondhand Smoke Remember, everything you take in can be passed to your baby through your breast milk. This includes nicotine, which can flavor the milk and limit your baby’s appetite. Nicotine ingestion can also cause your baby to vomit, have diarrhea, be restless, and have a high heart rate. Secondhand smoke can also cause your baby to cough, have trouble breathing, and experience an increased rate of colds and ear infections. Babies whose mothers used tobacco during pregnancy and those who are exposed to secondhand smoke are much more likely to die of crib death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/72973e5b-05a9-4863-82f0-94d6851004b7/shutterstock_1447068791+%281%29.jpg Tobacco Use in Pregnancy - Difficulty in School Did you know that the effects of tobacco use during pregnancy can affect children into the teenage years and beyond? Children whose mothers used tobacco during pregnancy can have behavior problems when they get to school. Your child may have trouble paying attention to what you or the teacher says, and learning difficulties are more likely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/cb724746-82b8-4bf2-9493-017c5460fb14/shutterstock_280369556+%281%29.jpg Tobacco Use in Pregnancy - Prevention Did you know that heating, air conditioning, and fans actually spread cigarette smoke through the home? Although smoking or vaping outdoors is better, there are still risks to your child. Smoke and vapor particles cling to clothing, hair, and skin, bringing poisons into the home and in close contact with your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/4cb9ea24-b966-41cf-97ef-d3dbc1a33970/shutterstock_108496100+%281%29.jpg Tobacco Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone Stopping tobacco use now will create a healthier environment for both you and your child. Using nicotine patches may be a good option, as they can reduce the levels of nicotine in the breast milk. Contact your healthcare provider for more information. If you choose to continue smoking or vaping, wait until after you’ve breastfed your baby and never breastfeed and smoke/vape at the same time. Choose to smoke/vape outside and then wash up and change your clothes before you pick up your baby. While these precautions will reduce the effects of secondhand smoke, they will not eliminate them. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/drug-use-in-pregnancy daily 0.75 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/872f6c77-8c44-4f00-887d-74d55be4cf2e/shutterstock_490213057+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Effects on the Mother Drug use during pregnancy can cause problems with the woman’s blood pressure and heart rate and can alter her state of mind. This can lead to poor decision making about your health and your baby’s health. Your ability to choose what is best for you and for your baby is impaired, which can cause unintended and serious consequences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/2a8f0843-7a03-44b7-827e-559d77cfb6df/shutterstock_1572216073+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Growth & Development Just like the food you eat or the beverages you drink, any drugs – cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, opioids, etc. – pass through the umbilical cord into your unborn baby’s body. While you may not intend to harm your baby, drugs can cut off some or all of the food and oxygen your baby needs to grow and thrive. The baby may be born too small or too early, which makes it more likely they will need to be cared for in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Sadly, there is a risk they may not survive the first year of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/313eb606-22c5-4351-802d-807306798559/shutterstock_394780177+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Miscarriage & Premature Birth Cocaine and methamphetamine cut off the blood supply to the baby’s brain and heart, which can cause the baby to have a stroke or heart attack in the womb. These drugs also can cause the mother to have a miscarriage or give birth early, before the baby is fully grown and able to thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/14dcbfff-d3e9-422f-8d57-cdaa88feb02e/shutterstock_1192096216+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Withdrawal Heroin and other narcotics can cause a baby to go through withdrawal. Your baby may shake, tremor, cry hard, and have diarrhea and vomiting, just like an adult who has tried to quit “cold turkey.” Additionally, needle use puts both you and your baby at risk for hepatitis and AIDS. Drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana also can cause the baby to be shaky, have a hard time responding to the mother or other caregivers, and can impact the child’s behaviors and learning capabilities for the long term. Caring for a baby experiencing withdrawal can be extremely difficult, taking a physical, mental, and emotional toll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/fec0fe86-8d1d-4689-9271-f56e55b7b625/shutterstock_492642304+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Breast Milk Anything you choose to take into your body can be passed to your baby through your breast milk. Unfortunately, all drugs can enter the baby through the mother’s breast milk and may hurt the baby’s brain development. Cocaine and methamphetamine in the breast milk can cause the baby to have a stroke or heart attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/a8542967-ed6f-476c-a98c-6e22bf4a7092/shutterstock_137703866+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Secondhand Smoke Even secondhand smoke – whether it’s from marijuana, crack, methamphetamine, or cigarettes – can harm your baby. Smoke can cause your baby to cough, have trouble breathing and have nervous system problems, including seizures. Secondhand smoke from tobacco use greatly increases the risk of crib death during the first few months after birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/3ac8e6f5-bca1-4e1d-bec7-5ccb0362d367/shutterstock_107801354+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Difficulty in School Did you know that the effects of drug use during pregnancy can affect children into adolescence and beyond? Children, whose mothers used drugs during pregnancy, can struggle with learning and behavior problems when they get to school-age. Your child may have trouble learning to talk, paying attention and regulating their moods. In school, your child may experience aggressive behavior, frustrations when trying to think or solve problems, and struggles making and keeping friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/9aaa5dba-d2be-451e-bfbd-1faa8dd41eaa/shutterstock_1687905973+%281%29.jpg Drug Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone If you’re using any kind of drugs, please talk to your healthcare provider right away. There are resources and supports available to help you care for yourself and for your baby. It’s never too late to quit using! https://sachealthybeginnings.com/kratom-use-in-pregnancy daily 0.75 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/9b4c225a-3465-4833-bc40-25f56044cfd3/shutterstock_182724017+%281%29.jpg Kratom Use in Pregnancy - Effects on the Mother Kratom acts on the same chemical receptors as opiates, such as heroin or narcotic medications. Using a little bit gives the user a feeling of having more energy and feeling more alert. At higher doses, it reduces pain and may bring on feelings of a “high.” At even higher doses, it can make the user feel lethargic and sleepy. Kratom is addictive, especially for people who have a history of addiction to other drugs and can cause significant withdrawal if you stop using it suddenly. The problem is that Kratom is not subject to any government oversight or regulation, so when you purchase it, there is no telling what kind of dose you’re getting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/0dbf073a-063b-4da1-b29b-f8527ea62704/shutterstock_194248097+%281%29.jpg Kratom Use in Pregnancy - Growth & Development Kratom readily crosses the placenta, so the unborn baby is exposed to its effects. This can cause the baby to be born too small and too early. And similar to taking heroin during pregnancy, the baby can go through withdrawal from Kratom after birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/50f7f6e7-dc33-4880-a507-d9b5e59e4866/shutterstock_1836616015+%281%29.jpg Kratom Use in Pregnancy - Irritability Using Kratom during pregnancy can cause a baby to go through withdrawal and even require treatment for the withdrawal, just like babies whose mothers use heroin or other opiates during pregnancy. In addition, the baby’s fussiness can make it hard for the baby to respond to its mother. A baby who is very irritable from Kratom exposure during pregnancy can be very difficult to care for after birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/3c7512ea-574e-4a15-9fbc-9b4adcf74b2c/shutterstock_628630097+%281%29.jpg Kratom Use in Pregnancy - Prevention Kratom in any form is not safe to use during pregnancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/57702f7b-3e54-4f2c-a748-dec5bb0bb168/shutterstock_109086290+%281%29.jpg Kratom Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone Stopping Kratom use now will create better health for both you and your child. You do not want to stop using Kratom suddenly during pregnancy but should contact your doctor or nurse immediately to find a safe way to quit using. The earlier you stop using Kratom in pregnancy, the better outcome for you and for your baby. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/secondhand-smoke daily 0.75 2022-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/83cbd4c4-4ec9-43ed-89f1-5d22ef6b9b92/shutterstock_288772295+%281%29.jpg Secondhand Smoke - It’s Poisonous Secondhand smoke contains over 4,000 different chemicals that are released into the air as tobacco is smoked. Many of these chemicals can cause cancer. A cigarette left burning in an ashtray releases more poisons as it sits than it does while being smoked. When a person smokes a cigarette, the lungs act as a filter, but smoke coming directly from the end of a burning cigarette is not filtered. This means that your child absorbs all of the chemicals through this “passive smoking.” Poisons from cigarette smoke and vaping are absorbed into walls, furniture, clothes, toys, and human skin up to several hours after a cigarette is smoked. These dangerous particles can remain active for months and are especially dangerous for babies who crawl or play on the floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/16e6709c-b1ee-4f08-ab6d-bdcf2cb8aded/shutterstock_1579162429.jpg Secondhand Smoke - Effects on Your Breast Milk Remember, everything you take in can be passed to your baby through your breast milk. This includes nicotine, which can flavor the milk and limit your baby’s appetite. Nicotine can also cause your baby to vomit, have diarrhea, be restless, and have a high heart rate. Your milk supply may be reduced as well, making it difficult to provide adequate nutrition for your baby. Babies whose mothers used tobacco during pregnancy and those who are exposed to secondhand smoke are much more likely to die of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), or crib death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/2ff5ae50-4343-490f-a28b-21671482e6dc/shutterstock_637124473+%281%29.jpg Secondhand Smoke - Difficulty in School Children whose mothers smoked tobacco during pregnancy can have behavior problems when they get to school. Your child may have trouble paying attention to what you or the teacher says, and learning difficulties are more likely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/165d4555-3f94-4666-b0d2-09bb48970ff8/shutterstock_536388079+%281%29.jpg Secondhand Smoke - Prevention Did you know that heating, air conditioning, and fans actually spread cigarette smoke through the home? Likewise, smoking in a car, especially with the windows closed, creates even more danger for your child because levels of poison are highest in closed areas. Although smoking outdoors is better, it still poses risks to your child. Smoke clings to clothing, hair, and skin, bringing poisons into the home and into close contact with your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/6212570b-d3b8-4b04-aa85-fdcdc1f89ee1/shutterstock_1402104107+%281%29.jpg Secondhand Smoke - Talk to Someone Stopping tobacco use now will create a healthier environment for both you and your child. Using nicotine patches can be a good option, as they may reduce the levels of nicotine in the breast milk, as compared to smoking cigarettes. Contact your healthcare provider for more information. If you choose to continue smoking, wait until after you’ve breastfed your baby and never breastfeed and smoke at the same time. Choose to smoke outside and then wash up and change your clothes before you pick up your baby. While these precautions will reduce the effects of secondhand smoke, they will not eliminate them. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/benefits-of-breastfeeding daily 0.75 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/f5c7d1fa-9d14-4037-a909-b35582d2cb59/shutterstock_1940935138+%281%29.jpg Benefits of Breastfeeding - Benefits for New Babies Breastfeeding has incredible benefits for babies that can last into adolescence and beyond. Breastfed babies have lower rates of asthma, diabetes, respiratory disease, ear infections, vomiting and diarrhea, and SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), or crib death. Just like during pregnancy, your body conveniently creates the essential nutrition for your baby. Breastmilk offers infants easily absorbed nutrients and contains antibodies from you to help them fight infection, while providing health benefits that can last throughout childhood. Children who have been breastfed may have fewer cavities, improved brain maturity, and stronger overall immunity to infection. (1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/0ebb7567-5ed8-4e15-af94-23f3b8cf7737/shutterstock_736482208+%281%29.jpg Benefits of Breastfeeding - Benefits for New Moms Breastfeeding also offers wonderful short-term benefits for new mothers. It stimulates the uterus to contract after giving birth, reduces postpartum bleeding, and burns an extra 500+ calories a day, helping the body through the process of healing and recovery from pregnancy and childbirth. Breastfeeding also releases those feel-good hormones like oxytocin – for the mom and the baby – which can reduce stress and promote bonding. Women who breastfeed experience long-term benefits such as fewer urinary tract infections, lower rates of postpartum depression, and reduced risk of ovarian and breast cancer. (2) Because breast milk is naturally produced, it offers a convenient and affordable way to feed your baby. You won’t have to worry about choosing and buying formula, bottles, and nipples. 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Your baby may have the “shakes,” which can make comforting and calming your baby difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/8aaf3ede-128c-473e-a756-2b8bea07ef78/shutterstock_1170552313.jpg E-Cigarette Use in Pregnancy - Breast Milk Remember, everything you take in can be passed to your baby through your breastmilk. This includes nicotine, which can flavor the milk and limit your baby’s appetite. Nicotine ingestion can also cause your baby to vomit, have diarrhea, be restless, and have a high heart rate. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/3cdc108c-eb12-4dc6-a4b2-6a3d9a8f636b/shutterstock_1070778707.jpg E-Cigarette Use in Pregnancy - Unintentional Exposure Even non-traditional cigarettes can expose children, and others, to detectable levels of nicotine. Additionally, the secondary ingredients that are emitted, as a result of the high heat present in the e-cigarette device, may be harmful and contain cancer-causing elements. Children who accidentally ingest nicotine in liquid form can suffer serious, sometimes fatal, consequences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/a6f16285-49e9-4fab-aa8a-b3c654780ec0/shutterstock_1905976486.jpg E-Cigarette Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, quitting e-cigarettes now will benefit both you and your baby. Contact your healthcare provider. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/vaping-marijuana-during-pregnancy daily 0.75 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/42f32ff0-24df-4850-a0d2-0b5bf8b9797d/shutterstock_1980128651.jpg Vaping Marijuana During Pregnancy Infants whose mothers use marijuana can seem sluggish and weak and have poor feeding patterns. Research suggests that the baby’s brain and motor development can be negatively affected, leading your baby to have difficulty responding to you, increased trembling and fussiness, and high-pitched crying. You may find it difficult to soothe, feed, and comfort your baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/e570c040-5dc1-4e68-8e79-81230c7989f7/shutterstock_1440379625.jpg Vaping Marijuana During Pregnancy Anything you choose to take into your body can be passed to your baby through your breastmilk. THC is stored in breast milk for up to two weeks. Chronic heavy use of marijuana results in higher levels of THC in breast milk than in the mother’s blood, and extended exposure to THC can affect your baby’s brain development. Marijuana use can also reduce the mother’s milk supply, making it difficult to adequately feed your baby. 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Please call Sacramento County, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (916)874-9754. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/opioid-use-in-pregnancy daily 0.75 2024-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/f7130bdf-9359-4ac6-a23a-b6a648a760c0/IMG_1994.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/2a56fdb7-c33d-4841-b96b-f77644a52d2a/shutterstock_120176707.jpg Opioid Use in Pregnancy - Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome (NAS) Babies who are experiencing withdrawal from narcotics – whether from heroin, methadone, or prescription drug form – can suffer from the following symptoms: Irritability High-pitched crying Jitteriness Sweating Vomiting Diarrhea Seizures Respiratory distress Babies affected most severely may have to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while doctors use drugs like methadone and morphine to provide relief and wean them from the drugs their mothers used. Withdrawal symptoms peak around 6 weeks of age but can last 4-6 months or longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/e5683760-f9be-48a7-be1e-5ffbafb7a092/shutterstock_1440379628.jpg Opioid Use in Pregnancy - Breastmilk Anything you choose to take in can be passed to your baby through your breastmilk. While opioids have been shown to be safe for the baby when given to breastfeeding mothers in lower doses and over short periods (4 to 6 days), all drugs can enter the baby through the mother’s breast milk and may impact the baby’s development. If your baby is showing any of the following reactions to breast milk, contact the baby’s health. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/1c05895c-8ba9-42b5-834c-f85834733d15/shutterstock_1941807790.jpg Opioid Use in Pregnancy The effects of prenatal opioid exposure on children over time are not yet fully known. Although studies show that the child’s intellectual development is normal, he or she may experience ongoing difficulties and other long-term effects on development that aren’t obvious at birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/3ef717e3-878c-4690-8426-258c9ea4b550/shutterstock_796803439.jpg Opioid Use in Pregnancy - Talk to Someone If a pregnant woman needs a particular medication, she must work with her doctor to create a treatment plan: find the appropriate dose, monitor the pregnancy closely, and be prepared to address the needs of the child, both short and long term. Quickly stopping opioid use during pregnancy is not recommended – it can lead to preterm labor, fetal distress, or miscarriage. Your healthcare provider can work with you to create a plan to assist, support, and guide you on a path to health for you and your baby. Misuse of medications during pregnancy can pose a significant risk to both the mother and the baby. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your doctor for support and guidance! Please call Sacramento County, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (916)874-9754. https://sachealthybeginnings.com/fentanyl-use-in-pregnancy daily 0.75 2023-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/7d10d033-5dd1-44c7-99a7-a6d6f3a2eee1/shutterstock_1837853593.jpg Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy - Effects on the Mother Illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is available on the drug market in different forms, including liquid and powder. Fentanyl-laced drugs are extremely dangerous, as many people may be unaware that their drugs are laced with fentanyl, which can lead to accidental overdose and death. In general, drug use during pregnancy can cause problems with the woman’s blood pressure and heart rate and can alter her state of mind. This can lead to poor decision-making about your health and your baby’s health. Your ability to choose what is best for you and your baby is impaired, which can cause unintended and serious consequences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/82070382-976d-48e8-a108-33a70d602203/shutterstock_1717926007.jpg Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy - Growth & Development Just like the food you eat or the beverages you drink, any drugs – fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, etc. – pass through the umbilical cord into your unborn baby’s body. While you may not intend to harm your baby, drugs can cut off some or all of the food and oxygen your baby needs to grow and thrive. Generally, babies whose mothers misuse drugs can be born too small. Stimulant drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine and other narcotics like opioids, including fentanyl, may interfere with the growth of the brain before the baby is born, leading to neurodevelopmental delays. The drugs can also slow the flow of blood to the baby’s body while in the womb, potentially causing physical abnormalities such as missing parts of its arms, legs, and internal organs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/45502cc6-2901-48fc-a1c2-ff9a80cbd427/shutterstock_396467254.jpg Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy - Miscarriage & Premature Birth Fentanyl can be mixed with many different types of drugs to create dangerous combinations, which makes the effects on the mother and developing fetus unpredictable. These drugs also can cause the mother to have a miscarriage or give birth early, before the baby is fully grown and able to thrive. The baby may be born too small or too early, which makes it more likely they will need to be cared for in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/ab81fb0f-8c48-4831-bbac-6b441073089a/shutterstock_1790857484.jpg Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy - Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome (NAS) Babies who are experiencing withdrawal from narcotics – whether from heroin, methadone, or prescription drug form – can suffer from the following symptoms: Irritability High-pitched crying Jitteriness Sweating Vomiting Diarrhea Seizures Respiratory distress Drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana also can cause the baby to be shaky, have a hard time responding to the mother or other caregivers, and can impact the child’s behaviors and learning capabilities for the long term. Caring for a baby experiencing withdrawal can be extremely difficult, taking a physical, mental, and emotional toll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622f9f10c0e77d5647744a87/9d128bca-7d0f-4fcc-af9b-100096189571/shutterstock_278668676.jpg Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy - Breast Milk Anything you choose to take into your body can be passed to your baby through your breast milk. Unfortunately, all drugs can enter the baby through the mother’s breast milk and may hurt the baby’s brain development. Fentanyl in particular can make the baby sleepy and poorly responsive. This interferes with the baby’s ability to feed well and interact with you. It also can affect the baby’s ability to breathe, which can lead to the infant’s death. 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