And I didn't post about suboxone & pregnancy because I don't know anyone that was on subs when they were pregnant. I did extensive research on pregnancy & methadone & talked to lots of pregnant women at my clinic. Hope all goes well! I'm new to this site, but if there's a way to ask questions & you want to talk to me, feel free to message me!
I had my son in 2009. I was on oxycontin pretty bad when I found out- at FIVE months! That's a long story in itself. But anyways, with methadone, it all depends on the baby, NOT the dose. I was on 120mgs a day & my son came home with me. A girl at my clinic was on less than that and her baby was detoxed at the hospital in the NICU. Just don't be too hard on yourself if your baby does end up in the NICU for a little while. It will be what's best. When its born the dr's have a w/d scale they evalaute babies on. If its showing symptoms they will make the baby more comfortable and safer than what it will be just going straight home-IF that's what's needed. Its not easy but just remember TRUE withdrawal doesn't start until like 3-5 days after the last dose. The baby won't understand what he's feeling so he may be irritable & cry & not sleep well. The dr's know what's best. If you do take the baby home & a couple days later you think its w/d'ing, get the baby to the Dr, blood pressure changes, dehydration from diarreaha & other uncomfortable things can turn into an admission if not treated in time. Good luck on your new arrival!