Opiates and pregnancy

[Mommy9876]

I am 32 weeks pregnant and have used OxyContin only a handful of times in my pregnancy.. please don't judge me I am in a lot of pain.... but I had taken a drug screen at 28 weeks pregnant and everything came out negative bc I hadn't used. I am not addicted but I was wondering if I could get my baby taken?? I am in Pennsylvania. Any answer would be nice. Thank you.

[SarahOz]

Oh wow!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
I have been thinking of you and soooo hoping we would hear from you when able. Thank you so much!
How are you?! How is your little man..how heavy?!

Your bubs birth was imminent lol!

[dominosarah]

I too am glad you found your way back here.  We just want you and baby to be safe.  I hope you will stay in touch and let us know how things are going~

[Mommy9876]

Just an update I am 4cm dilated 70% effaced as of yesterday.. so it's been a waiting game so far lol... they set up an induce date of May 10th if I make it that far but I don't think I will! Fingers crossed

[SarahOz]

Hi Mommy!!!! How exciting. Um at 4cm I don't think baby will be waiting until May 10. Have you gone into labour yet? Thanks so much for posting having a baby is such as special time...thank you for sharing with us. Please let us know how labor and delivery goes!!!!
I live in Australia and I've just landed in Sydney to go stay with some very special friends I have who's baby is turning 1 on the weekend. I was there at the birth, a boy Ryan. Can't wait to see him and everyone!!!

[Mommy9876]

Yes I had him on the 28th!!!

[SarahOz]

Hi Mommy, it's so good to hear from you, good you found your way back.

So I feel you haven't told as you have been told the hospital policy is they don't check baby's meconium unless they are showing signs of withdrawal. I hope they stilck by this if your choosing not to tell.
I guess what I'm saying not everything is black and white. Your baby shouldn't at all show signs of withdrawal, but would show positive if tested.

What comes to mind is, if that's their policy, then surely telling them you used opiates only a few times would not be an issue. They would appreciate at your honesty. Because I means they're not going to act unless bub shows withdrawal. I'll leave it at that. Just wanted to give my thoughts.

At the end of the day it's your choice, no one here wants you to feel pressured etc. We only want to support you, because we certainly do care.
And we would love, I would love for you to keep coming to the forum, checking in letting us know hoe you are doing.

You are so close, how has pregnancy treated you. Do you know what you're having?? You are nearly there! Soon you will get to meet your baby face to face... How amazing!!!
Wow I wish it was me.. I'm so clucky!!!

[Mommy9876]

No I have not yet. It is very hard to contact my doctor. I actually see like 6 different doctors at my OBGYN, that is how it works but my doctor I've only seen once through this pregnancy and she knows me the best. She is always busy bc everyone wants her!! I am still thinking about telling them tho, just have never had CPS involved with me ever so that's what I'm scared of. I had only had a drug problem for two months before and took myself to get help awhile back.. would never touch the things I was doing then again!! Only took me 2 months to know that was not the life for me. I have never been in any legal trouble and have my own place with my 3 year old. I work everyday and don't go a day without being with my son!! Just some history on myself lol.

[Mommy9876]

And baby will def not have any withdraw symptoms.. addiction is a hard thing to battle I know this after what I have been through but I could NEVER let my baby suffer through that. It's so sad :(

[Mommy9876]

Also I am having another boy and honestly this pregnancy has been awful.. I was so sick in the beginning couldn't kee anything even water down and since about week 20 I have been so fatigued to the point where I'm almost falling asleep everyday at work even with 8hrs of sleep.. and even after finding out I'm anemic and I take iron and a prenatal everyday.. oh and on top of that I have pelvic girdle pain to the point where I am not comfortable in any position I sit in, lay in, when I walk or when I get up!! This is quite different then my first.. was nothing like this till week 35 with my first I had preeclampsia and was put on bed rest.. I would much rather of had that then all this.. so ready for this baby to be here!!

[dominosarah]

I was pretty lucky with my pregnancies.  I was big as a house but other than that they were pretty normal.  What you are going thru doesnt sound like much fun at all.  Good thing those babies are cute!!

[avisg]

Nobody here sees you as an unfit parent, They are checking the babies meconium in some states.We are encouraging you to tell your doctor if an issue does arise your doctor knows and you have nothing to hide.Please let us know how you are.

[dominosarah]

Have you talked to your OB yet?

[Mommy9876]

So I found out that they do test the baby's first stool but they do not report anything to CPS unless the baby has signs of NAS. If the baby is a NAS case then it will be reported. I called the hospital I will be delivering at.

[Mommy9876]

And sorry I had lost this websites name so I had no idea how to get back on here.. lol

[clean_in_ks]

It was Friday when you said you were going to call your doctor as well as inquire as to your hospital's policies, so you probably haven't done that yet.
But I want to encourage you to follow through.  There has been such a rise in opiate abuse in our world that what hospitals in PA did 3 yrs ago when you had your son might not be the same now.  Many hospitals have put this policy in place of checking the newborn's meconium so they have no surprises while administering neonatal care. Safety is #1~  (and we aren't always aware of every single test they administer).
On the other hand, if you chose NOT to be honest and didn't tell your dr about your infrequent use of oxy and they were to test the meconium, THEN is when you could have problems.  NOT the other way around as someone above indicated.
You will have such wonderful peace of mind☺  No more worrying about it and you and your babe can totally enjoy your last weeks of pregnancy.  Mothers who "hide" their history are the ones who end up with problems.    I hope you'll come back and tell us how it went and how you are the most relaxed mommy in PA as you await the delivery of your precious babe~♥

[Freedom2017]

Unless there's a reason they will it test the baby if you are not using anymore then rethink saying anything otherwise if u do continue then baby will be born addicted n go thru withdrawal which needs to be treated in NICU

[Freedom2017]

Unless there's a reason they will it test the baby if you are not using anymore then rethink saying anything otherwise if u do continue then baby will be born addicted n go thru withdrawal which needs to be treated in NICU

[Blonde_B]

No offense, intended. But, if what she says is true, then she's only done it a few times, and isn't actively using. What's the point in telling the Dr of something that no longer exists?

[Mommy9876]

Yes I have only used a few times nothing more then that.. and I found out that they do test the baby's first stool but they do not report anything to CPS unless the baby has signs of NAS. If the baby is a NAS case then it will be reported.

[Blonde_B]

NO!! DO NOT tell them!! Unless you do want the baby to be taken. Idk why these folks would tell you, to tell ... most likely, cause they see you as being unfit, to begin with. Sorry, just being honest! Most, "good", moms ... don't take drugs, while they're pregnant, that could potentially harm their baby, if they really love that child! I'm absolutely, NOT judging you. Cause I myself, am FAR from perfect and innocent. I honestly don't think you'll tell the Dr anyway. Simply because you threw in the story, about your friend, who used all through pregnancy, and didn't get caught. I'm guessing you're probably feeling guilty, for taking what you took, and want to figure out what to do, to relive yourself, of that guilt, you're feeling. Telling the Dr, WILL NOT, take that guilt, away! You simply have to forgive yourself, and DONT USE ANYMORE! You're responsible, for that baby, inside of you! Now that you've stopped, focus on doing everything right! Do right by the baby! Change your life, change your ways, for the better! Commit yourself, to being the best mother, you can be!! Be the difference, your child, made you to be!! However, if you do decide to use again, you absolutely deserve to have that baby taken from you!! I hope you make the right choices. All the best to you, and the baby!!

[SarahOz]

Blonde B, we suggested Mommy tell her OB because Mommy is not the first person who has come on here pregnant and has used opiates that weren't prescribed. And those that have told have been ok and have peace of mind. There are also members in here that now have clean time who have been in the position.

We most certainly don't see Mommy as an unfit parent. We see her as the exact opposite, she would not have come here if she did not care about herself or the baby she is carrying.

[avisg]

As everyone has said the best thing you can do is just be open with your OB.It has to be very scary but you can do it!

[dominosarah]

I think that is the best thing to do.  When are you due?  1st baby?

[Mommy9876]

I am due May 16th. No I also have a 3yr old at home who I only have rights to!

[Mommy9876]

I'm his only legal guardian and always have been as his father is incarcerated right now and very on and off in his life.. I go to work everyday, drop him off at the babysitter and pick him up then go home to our own home me and my son have together. Just awaiting new baby to come join us :)

[dominosarah]

They are testing babies all over now.  I am not sure what your hospital policy is on this.

[Mommy9876]

Ok thank you!! I think I am going to call and speak to my doctor, tell her what's going on with me and ask her about the hospitals policy. Thank you!!

[SarahOz]

Definitely go ahead and tell them, especially because you have a history of drug taking. Then you'll be able to totally relax with your new baby without any fear.

[dominosarah]

Yes, tell them what you have told us.  That way it is out in the open and you can settle in and no longer worry about this.  I am happy to hear you have found healthy ways to cope with the pain.  Keep us posted on how you are doing~

[Mommy9876]

Mommy9876
Ok, I am just scared to say anything bc I have had a drug history in the past but I have been clean from what I was on for almost a year now. But better safe then sorry so I will talk to them. And my friend just had her baby and they tested her urine when she got to the hospital and it came up clean so they didn't do any further testing but she was using Percocet throughout her whole pregnancy and stopped not long before having the baby.. I've never heard of them testing the baby's meconium at this hospital and my 3yr old son was never drug tested.. my urine was but came up clean so they didn't take it any further bc it was clean. So I'm confused with how this works exactly?? Not nessasarly concerned at all but I'm confused bc I've read so many different things about drug testing.

[Mommy9876]

So I found out that they do test the baby's first stool but they do not report anything to CPS unless the baby has signs of NAS. If the baby is a NAS case then it will be reported.

[dominosarah]

Does your OB know you have been taking these?   I would talk with him/her and tell them if they arent prescribed.  It is always better to be safe than sorry.  If the doctors know what is going on babies arent taken.

[Mommy9876]

No should I tell them even tho don't plan to do them anymore at all?? I suffer from pelvic girdle pain and I recently found some healthy ways to cope with it that are actually working!

[SarahOz]

Yes, you really need to Mommy, because if they test your baby's meconium it will come up positive.

Telling your OB now that you have used Oxycontin for pain, but are no longer will stop any red flags going up if they drug test your baby. If you haven't disclosed using opiates during your pregnancy they will think the worst.
Many mums to be have come on here and posted the same question and have then felt so relieved its out and have nothing to fear but support.

[Mommy9876]

Ok, I am just scared to say anything bc I have had a drug history in the past but I have been clean from what I was on for almost a year now. But better safe then sorry so I will talk to them. And my friend just had her baby and they tested her urine when she got to the hospital and it came up clean so they didn't do any further testing but she was using Percocet throughout her whole pregnancy and stopped not long before having the baby.. I've never heard of them testing the baby's meconium at this hospital and my 3yr old son was never drug tested.. my urine was but came up clean so they didn't take it any further bc it was clean. So I'm confused with how this works exactly?? Not nessasarly concerned at all but I'm confused bc I've read so many different things about drug testing.