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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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I'm currently 36 weeks being induced in 19 days I weaned myself and fully stopped today after slowly taking them will it be completely out of my babies system in 19 days I don't want my baby to withdrawal???? Plz help as I have not been taking many like one 10mg a day used to be like four a day
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Just curious what happen during pregnancy and after? Did baby have any withdrawls at all and did cps get involved ?
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If you don't take anything like you plan on, then the baby shouldn't suffer from withdraw as long as you TAPER down. If you quit suddenly then the baby could suffer from withdraw in the womb which could cause problems. I would taper down then stop. That's what I am doing. I am only 9 weeks and still take Percs. They are prescribed but I have to take them, so I do.
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How long does it normally take to go through withdrawls and until its out of your system? Is it any different if your pregnant?
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I know exactly what your going through I'm 32weeks pregnant and have been taking cet 10s for bout 3-4months last week I stopped cold turkey I was on day 5 being clean and withdrawals was horrible so I had or felt like I had to take something and I'm quiting tomorrow and seeking help I could use some advice myself if anybody could help me with advice please tell me
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6449485 tn?1381391308
     I know exactly what you are going through. I was diagnosed with TMJ after a car accident in my early 20's. The doctor was real quick to write me a prescription of percocets and send me on my way. I became dependent on them ever since. I got pregnant with my first child when I was 26 , she is now 3 years old and was born perfectly normal. I was on percocets my entire pregnancy with her, and the doctors at the hospital never even asked me if I was on percocets and I never told my OB Dr because I was scared they would of taken my child away from me.

Every pregnancy is different and once again I am pregnant with my second child. I'm due in December and once gain terrified to tell my doctor that I have been using percocets. I want to stop but when I researched the withdraw and how harmful it can be to the baby rather then continue taking the medicine.

I am a great mother, wife, step-mother and a very hard worker. I made the biggest mistake of my life getting caught up taking these pills and I cry every night that something may be wrong with my unborn baby.

I was lucky the first time that my daughter was perfectly healthy and didn't have to experience any withdraw symtoms but I Know that I may not be so lucky again,

If I tell my doctor the truth that I have been taking percocets will they take my baby away from me. That is what scares me to death!!!!
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I am almost 37 weeks along btw
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I guess I am fortunate but I have ttaken pain meds on and off since my second trimester for very bad UTIs, kidney stones and back issues. But I NEVER withdrawl from the meds, I can take them for a while and stop and it doesn't bother me, does that mean the baby won't suffer withdrawls either?
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You need to do yourself a favor and put the bababy's needs first. I went through the same exact thing and I was honest w the docs but I never took their advice on getting treatment and finding a doc to prescribe me subutex. When I had the baby, I had been on suboxon for the last 3wks (prior I was on 1-2 perc 30s a day) and my baby was still born addicted, and stayed in the NICU for 1 month. As embarrassing and awful as it was for me, it was what my baby needed and if I chose to be selfish and not be honest, I would have had to live w the guilt of taking her home to withdraw under no medical supervision and that is a serious risk and just plain cruel. Anyway, if you seek help and get on the right meds before delivery, although your baby may still be born addicted (all are different so you just have to wait and see) your going to be on the right track so that DSS can not bother you. If you do not get help, they will be right in your face the minute you are feeling up to talking after you deliver the baby and they won't leave your life until they know you've quit doing drugs and are seeking professional help. Do the right thing. I wish I did.
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Hello.. i am currently going through what you went through with your pregnancy and addiction. I am very happy to see that your baby was healthy and everything worked out fine. I was wondering since you were open and honest about everything to you OB if any type of CPS got involved? I already have told my doctor and she is aware of what is going on. I love my baby girl so much and i would do anything in the world for her. I can NOT bare the thought of her getting taken from me. Would you have any type of info that could help me out?? pls?
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1641357 tn?1470495393
YAY!!!  Congrats and huge hugs for you!!  So happy everything worked out for the best :)  Give him a kiss for us all!  And don't ever forget that you're the best mommy in the world because you're his ONLY mommy!!!!  I'm so happy for you! :) :D  I remember when my kids were born, it was the best days of my life and you will never forget it!!!  
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Congrats!!! Yay. Best job in the world is being a mommy.
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I understand your fear from the addition standpoint, and you have to deal with that yourself. I am only commenting on the aspect of your baby, when I was pregnant I had alot of health issues, in the 1st trimester the Obgyn gave me tylonel with codiene to take daily. In the 2 and 3 trimester they gave me percocets, to take daily. They were only the 5/325 but they were to be taken 5 times a day 1-2 as needed, and my child was born when she was due, was perfectly healthy and not one withdraw symptom.   Your baby can possibly be perfectly healthy and not have any dts, but you need to talk to your dr.
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Wonderful news...being a Mommy is the best!!
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1580085 tn?1400940838
CONGRATULATIONS!! on your lovely little boy, i am so glad you and baby are well!  what is his name?  im just nosy!   but what lovely news for us!!!,  god bless .
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HI EVERYONE! I just wanted to let you know that after I weined myself off the percs, I didn't take them any longer.....For 6 days......My baby was born on May 22 and he's perfectly healthy. I'm glad I did what I did and stopped them when I did. I also wanted to add that when I did take them (from my 5th month through my 8th month of pregnancy) I wasn't taking as much as I would not being pregnant, I tried to limit my intake and I'm glad I didn't overdo it. I would recommend anyone who does fall pregnant with an addiction, to talk to your dr immediately and take action immediately. Sometimes we think we can control it, like I did, but it may come back into our lives & be difficult & all to handle.... My baby passed all his tests including hearing & had no signs of any issues with wd or anything....but I am lucky, you never know! Every person, every pregnancy, and every baby is different....Thank you all for your advice & help! I LOVE BEING A MOMMY....day 9 of being a mommy & i don't know how i lived life before........
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So happy for you!!  Its so good for another person to have a story where the doctor was HELPFUL.  It really makes me angry when a person finally faces the FEAR of telling a medical professional and they judge.  Those doctors in my opinion should lose their licenses.  They becamce doctors to HELP people and bad reactions by them DISCOURAGES good health in their patients, ticks me off BIG TIME.  So big kudos to you scooby!! Now you can sit back and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and happily anticipate your new little one.  This made my day!!!!
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Hey sweetie congrats on talking to the doc - come on over to the Pregnancy 18-34 forum and count down to the end with us, you'll get some AMAZING support, and you won't get judged...I'm the Co-Community Leader over there and it's really amazing support for pregnant women..we would love to have you!
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i will let you all know when he comes for sure.. i can't wait now I can get excited and not feel so damn guilty all the time along w/ that...but anyway, he's been moving around & yes- i have some pains, but they are all the normal ones. i'm not w/d-ing and i'm on hr 29 to be exact :)
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1580085 tn?1400940838
i am so glad your ok! look after yourself , will wait for the announcement! god bless.
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Make sure you keep in touch.  We all look forward to the birth announcement~~~sara
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1641357 tn?1470495393
:D  YAY!!!  I loved your last sentence there.  He will be your inspiration and a GREAT one at that!!!  
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thank you... i will, i need to stay on here because i really don't have a support system around me at home so i will def keep in touch until that little boy makes his debut. hopefully he keeps cooking & comes along when he's ready. until then, i'll be on here trying to stay positive & everytime he kicks it will just be another reminder of why i stopped & why i'm staying clean :)
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Good girl!!

Stay in touch!!
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to everyone who keeps telling me not to go cold turkey- I HAVENT & that's exactly why i didn't want to send babe into shock or worse... i tapered & was ok for a day, but then took a tiny bit to sleep 2 days in a row... i am on 1 day clean though as of right now & am not looking back. i'm not withdrawing which is a miracle & i keep praying everyday that i make it to my due date, or further (i am a first time mom & doc says i show no signs of going early....we shall see) the only symptoms i'm having is aches & pains, which laying in a warm tub has helped - not to mention....these are normal pregnancy symptoms- especially in late pregnancy. DR says not to worry as long as i keep off them until the end, my baby will NOT withdraw... thank god- thank you all for the advice, and i hope NOBODY ever has to worry or deal with what i had to, but if they do...i hope they can come and find a safe environment like i did *anonymous through this forum* & not be ashamed to be honest or afraid to take an honest opinion.. so again, thank you for everyone who responded & i'll be checking back everyday because the support on this forum is fantastic, and i could use it because there's no way i want to break down & take any percocet..it's just not worth it
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