Is It Safe for My Baby? - Club Drugs

(e.g., ecstasy, GHB)

Risks During Pregnancy

• The risks to the unborn baby are not totally known; however, the risks from ecstasy are likely similar to those of stimulants, and the risks from GHB are likely similar to those of alcohol.
• Severe dehydration can accompany the use of these drugs (e.g., from partying, dancing, not drinking enough water) and may cause seizures, coma, cardiac arrest and death.

Recommendations During Pregnancy

• Do NOT Use.
• Seek help/counselling about how to stop.

Risks During Breastfeeding

• The risks to the baby are not totally known; however, the risks of taking ecstasy are likely similar to the risks associated with taking stimulants. And the risks of taking GHB are likely similar to the risks associated with alcohol.
• Severe dehydration can accompany the use of these drugs (e.g., from partying, dancing, not drinking enough water) and may cause seizures, coma, cardiac arrest and death.

Recommendations During Breastfeeding

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