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Can methamphetamine consumption by a mother during pregnancy cause the death of the newborn child?

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Hello doctor,

A 2-month-old infant died, and the tissue sample showed a trace of Methamphetamine. In addition, the mother tested positive for Methamphetamine two weeks before giving birth. Could the trace of Methamphetamine in the infant come from the mother's usage during the end of pregnancy? Kindly help.

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Dr. Singh Smrita is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician specializing in Pathology and Hematology. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders, anemia, infections, and immune-related conditions. She is skilled in laboratory diagnostics, interpretation of blood tests, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Singh also focuses on preventive care, patient education, and holistic management of chronic diseases.

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Hello,

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I understand your concern. Yes, that could be a possibility. Methamphetamine is a fast-acting stimulant that does not stay in the body for long. It has a plasma half-life of 12 to 34 hours. This means that it takes 12 to 34 hours for the amount of Methamphetamine in a person's blood to be reduced by half. This also depends on the amount taken and the functioning of the person's liver and kidneys. The longer and heavier use is, the longer it takes to leave the system entirely. Typically, it takes two to ten days for the drug to be flushed out of the system entirely. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At October 31, 2022
Reviewed At October 6, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Singh Smrita is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician specializing in Pathology and Hematology. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders, anemia, infections, and immune-related conditions. She is skilled in laboratory diagnostics, interpretation of blood tests, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Singh also focuses on preventive care, patient education, and holistic management of chronic diseases.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Singh Smrita is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician specializing in Pathology and Hematology. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders, anemia, infections, and immune-related conditions. She is skilled in laboratory diagnostics, interpretation of blood tests, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Singh also focuses on preventive care, patient education, and holistic management of chronic diseases.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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