Opiates & Pregnancy

[JMC1983]

I detoxed off of pain meds when I found out, I didn't tell my suboxone doctor that I was pregnant, I did some research, and called him and he said if he knew I was pregnant he would not of prescribed me those, he suggested methadone, and that i am not supposed to go through withdrawals because it could hurt my baby. I just found out on the 5th of April that I am 3 months! I found out I was prego a few weeks before. I dabbled again when i ran out of my methadone, I was taking 30mgs percs. I am scared to tell my obgyn because of child services! I am back on methadone and am hopin my dealer doesn't run out. I want to ween myself, so I don't go through major withdrawals, and am not planning on taking them through my whole pregnancy! Any information would help!

[nickieb85]

I am very glad that you told your BF and he is very understanding =) BUT the more important conversation you need to have is with your doctor. They are there to help and not judge. Opiate detox can cause many problems with your baby and I am sure you would rather be on the safe for your baby =) I know it is a hard talk to have with your doctor but they will definitely be able to help =)

[JMC1983]

I am down to 20 mgs a day. 10 in the morning, and 10 at night.. I was on 40, sometimes even more.. So I have weened. Now that I told Josh, I feel more confident telling my OB... He promised not to tell his family, and my family is not going to know about this!!! I talked to him today on the phone, and he said he loved me, so I think we are going to be alright!!!!

[jschoch8]

I think you really need to consentrate on weening yourself off the pain meds. You posted this 2 weeks ago, what kind of progress have you made? I am concerned because well they're drugs that should NOT be in a babys blood stream, and it seems most of your concern is whether you are going to get caught or not. YOu really need to consentrate on what is best for your baby, and should really seek help.

[Ashelen]

Honey he's going to be hurt and feel betrayed at first, but you did the right thing. he absolutely deserves to know....and when he gets over the initial shock, he will be able to help you come through this. you need his support, and he needs your honesty. you made the first good step. Give him time....if you were in his shoes you would need a little time to adjust too. Give him a little credit as well...if he truly loves you, he'll come through for you.

[JMC1983]

I told my fiance, not undertsanding at all, I have tried to get him to do research on opiate addicts and he never would before, now he wants to about the methadone... He thinks I want them to get high, he doesnt know that I use them to not be sick!!!!!!! I just Pray to God that this doesn't ruin us, and that we can get through this, and that he loves me enough to come to support me and hope he can understand what i am going through!!!!! My head is pounding from crying so much!! I am hurting!!! I just wish he knew what i was going through!!!

[Dolphin05]

This is my opinion and also fact from a report i had done for school. Yes they do drug test babys when they are born because it is routine. Most states do not have a law against drug use while pregnant. I highly disagree with not having it because of the childs sake. They can contact cps and report it, but it is upto the hospital. Some doctors even run your urine for drugs while you and under prenatal care. In my opinion you should tell your doctor about your problem for your childs safety. Also do some research on the laws where you live, i wish you the best.