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37 weeks pregnant / percocet help!

I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and had been taking percocet before I found out. From month 1-4 of my pregnancy I didn't take any pills. Unfortunately, I relapsed and slowly started using from the middle of my 4th month to now (37 weeks). I have stopped a couple of times, but have had issues because of withdrawal fears ECT... I am so scared. I love my baby and have been lucky enough to have the growth and tests be all healthy up to this date. In the past 2 weeks, I have tapered myself down to taking one 30mg tablet a day (spread through 2-4 times meaning I broke the pill to make it less) from me taking anywhere from 2-3 30mg a day...I REALLY WANT TO STOP FOR GOOD. I was never prescribed the pills, and started taking them because a friend had given them to me, everyday I live in fear that I'll start up again and fear that my baby will be born addicted. But I am determined to keep clean from today until my due date (3 weeks) I am praying that I even go later than that because I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any kind words or advice for me?
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1035252 tn?1427227833
You do realize that whatever withdrawal you are feeling while pregnant, baby feels too? It's not really any better than having them born addicted and going through withdrawal then, although it's a little better. I think women stop cold turkey while pregnant thinking "i'll suffer the withdrawals now so my baby doesn't have to later" - but the truth is, baby feels it too. which is why it's absolutely vital that you're talking to your doctor whether you quit cold turkey or whether you taper - cutting off too quickly can cause fetal seizures or worse, which I know sounds like I'm trying to scare you but I'm trying to scare you into talking to your doctor TODAY...and not waiting. your baby's health is the only important thing here...so you need to call immediately.

I had to take pain meds while pregnant both times so I know what I'm talking about - during both pregnancies I had to weigh the pros and cons of continuing versus cold turkey versus tapering..but I did it all under the direction and care of my OB..they were the ones prescribing and they were the ones who made the safest decisions for me and as a result neither of my babies had any trouble or were born addicted.

please. PLEASE. call your doctor this morning, I can't stress that enough. yes some women have quit cold turkey and the baby has turned out fine, but that's a risk you don't have to take. taking pain meds without medical direction during pregnancy is dangerous enough, but then taking additional risks is just silly in my opinion....you need to minimize the risk as much as possible and that requires your doctor to know and help you.
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1416133 tn?1351123217
Call your Dr. TODAY, do not wait until Wednesday!!!
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momtobe- thank you so much it's so nice to know that I'm not alone in this...I'm sure you are the same as me when you know that the only place you can turn is here- that's what's helping me a lot (since yesterday! lol) but anyway...I wish the best for you also, please send me a message or post tomorrow after your apt. My next apt is weds & I will keep you (and everyone else) updated as well.. xo
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I think it is dangerous for you to go through severe withdrawals because you are affecting the baby.  As such, I think you need to taper. You are so close to having the baby that it is totally unrealistic of you to think that this is going to go smoothly. I am sorry to be so honest.  If you can taper down until the baby is born without feeling terrible, then you might make it, but you cannot afford to let yourself and the baby go into terrible withdrawals.  I think you need to be honest with your doctor. I think you are definitely at risk of some sort of investigation if the baby is born with percocet in its bloodstream. All you can do right now is tell the truth because the truth is going to come out.  If you can get yourself completely in the right place, you will be able to raise your child. But please.. tell the truth now to a doctor.  Do not put the baby through any more stresses than it needs. Blessings to you and remember you are loved.
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Hi there!
So I am currently in your exact same situation.  I have been addicted to Vicodin for years. My. Baby boy is due may 24th..I am currently on day 6 of quitting cold Turkey!  I tried multiple times throughout my pregnancy to quit but just couldn't do it. It wasn't till I came here and got support and  had the courage (and the fear put it me) to stop! I couldn't bear the thought of having my baby taken from me. I'm telling my doctor at my appt tomorrow ..I'm very scared but I know I have to. Like people said on here-its better to have said something than to have it look like you've been hiding something all along. It will make u loook way better. Right now I'm just scared I will go into early labor (please god not tonight before I tell my doctor)
Let me tell you - my withdrawls were not bad! I think because I have stops multiple times in the past few months, but its nothing you can't haandle! I had diareah and body ache, but other than that it has been so worth it! Your pregnant so you have every excuse too lay in bed all day! And just knowing that there is a chance that this will save you and you baby is enough to keep motivation. Move around when you can. Go outside, to the park, keep your mind occupied (I'm on this website all day everyday now) just don't let yourself stress too much, I had one day of bad anxiety and I thought for sure I was going to put myself into labor. Keep your thoughts on bringing baby home and honestly just get through thoes first few days of no pills and you will feel better and know your doing the right thing!
I'm still very fearfull of what will happen. I'm still so afraid my baby will be born addicted, even though I am not. I still have no idea how long it stays in the babys system and I'm dying to know the answer! At this point I'm just hoping he comes late so more time for it to pass and hoping he comes out healthy! Someone told me they quit 2 weeks before and the baby was fine! So, I hope that's the case. Anyway, wish me lluck at my appt tomorow..I will let you know what my doctor says. Don't let people on here scare you too much -it will only stress you out more. I will tell you straight from the doctors mouth tomorow! And stick with no pillls-I'm telling you..its worth it!!
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My muscles ached, I took warm baths and that helped a lot... Other than that- I had sleeplessness. That's pretty much the extent of what withdrawals I've had.. That's why idk if it has something to do with how much? How my body handled the percs? idk.... ugh, like I said - I will let you know how things go tomorrow >.<
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