Pls HELP Me, I'm 32 weeks preg. and on methadone

[Gtowngirl]

I'm 31-32 weeks pregnant and I'm on methadone 32mg. A day. My reg. Doctor and my OB knows I'am on methadone and I have been very honest so my baby gets the help it needs when I give birth. But my question is after my baby is born ( I'm getting a C-Section) and even though all doctors know everything that I'm going through, will the hospital report me to CPS? I know from talking to my OB that my son will be put on some type of meds. To help if my baby does have withdrawl symtoms, and I'm in counceling, go to NA metting and have a plan in place for after the baby is born to taper down slowly to get off the methadone. I have support and work hard every day to be as healthy as I can for my son. I was addicted to narcos and tried to W/d by myself, but on day two I was having a lot of pain from W/d so I looked up what doc. Perscribed suboxin and ended up at a recovery clinic for sub. And methadone. I went in asap and talked to the doctor and he scared me when telling me I could lose the baby from w/d. And he suggested not to go on suboxin but methadone was the best way. I'm staying on as low of a dose I can and work hard to stay or go down in mg. As I get closer to my due date. I'M SO SCARED ABOUT CPS CAN U HELP ME WITH ANY ADVICE PLEASE! PLS HELP IN ANY WAY AND I WILL KEEP LOOKING FOR YOUR RESPONCES. THank u, from gtowngirl

[makebaby]

Your taking the right steps to be clean. It is hard I've seen old friends go through rehab some successful some not. But as others advised if you get support (from fam, friends, docs) & your will power then you'll do it! Hope when you see your beautiful baby you'll know what comes first :-)
Good luck!

[crstl11]

I agree I really don't think the baby will be taken unless u relapse. The system seems to be really supportive of women who they see are trying to do the right thing. They will actually help u alot to stay clean and wean off the methadone. Good luck and best wishes.

[shardonnay04]

I worked for CPS in Alabama previously and had a case like yours.  The client was advised to provide updates on her progress at the methadone clinic. I didn't require her to complete any additional services because she was doing everything she needed to do at the clinic. I spoke with the people who worked with her at the clinic, and they had great things to say about her progress. She actually wanted to quit when she found out she was pregnant, but they didn't recommend it.  The home visits went well, and she had a good support system. I closed the case since there were no safety concerns. Just be cooperative and sign release forms so your worker can get the information needed. Hopefully it goes well for you.

[searra]

I dont think they will take your baby away but I do think you will be oblagated to take drug test weekly and will have to take parenting classes when your baby is born. Thank you for wanting to get help for your baby she or he needs you despartly this is the best time for you to change your life around please be strong for your child. There are alot of churches that will help you with you baby aswell you really need to get as much help as you posibly can before your baby is born because they are going to make sure your baby has a safe place to live and you will probably get pop up visits at your house aswell.

[nichole75315]

Because its prescribed no. But why aren't you weening down now?  I've no personal experience myself. Hubby was on H for 10yrs prior to me, my sis stuck on perc 30s and many friends. I'm just supportive for everyone... I've seen the sick and I know it has to be dangerous but I'm scared for you. Having a newborn I hope you have an amazing support system. My sister has a daughter with Autism ... Not from the drugs... But it made recovery so difficult. My hubby tried methadone and then gradually zanex until we managed to find him good resources to help cope med free. I see your desire and praise you hands down. Please make sure you have support all around you. It takes Soooo much strength and if you ever need it feel free to vent here or anywhere. You are doing what's right!!! I've heard theres vitamins to help ease the adjustment... Might want to ask about that. Praying you find your way through this!!!

[Kimejo_81]

Unfortunately the hospital has to by law call CPS because you are on Methadone. The good news is, if you're getting the help you need there's nothing is going to happen. And as long as you stick to your plan and get yourself off of it when the babies born CPS is going to see that you're trying to do what's best for you and your child. So don't freak out even if they do get involved, because you're going to be a great mom and you're going to show them that your baby is your number 1 priority. Getting off of any drug is really hard but you just have to show them your kid means more to you than losing it. I wish you the best of luck I'm sure everything will be fine message me if you want to. :)