What are the Effects of Crystal Meth during Pregnancy for the Mother?
There are always harmful affects when an individual takes crystal meth. Always. Some of the normal problems associated with crystal meth use for anyone, including pregnant women include: • Anxiety • Increased blood pressure • Increased sweating and heart rate • Insomnia and paranoia • Irritability • Psychosis • Mental and physical exhaustion • Deep depression and suicidal tendencies • Decreased cognitive abilities such as memory, judgment, reasoning, and verbal learning Along with the major issues come secondary health and emotional issues as well, such as lack of personal hygiene and care, financial problems, lack of stability, and more. A major secondary issue for pregnant women is poor dental hygiene and teeth grinding. Good dental care is very important during pregnancy to avoid bleeding gums in pregnancy and heart issues. You have to consider that whatever happens to a woman during her pregnancy also is happening to the baby. Some of these issues may be: • Poor nutrition and weigh
