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Prregnancy and use of Oxycodone

I had a friend who I no longer associate with who gives her pregnant daughter oxycodone.  Of course the girl is addicted  and it sickens me, mostly because I witnessed firsthand, because of my child being born prmature in the 1970's, these poor addicted babies, sometimes only weighing 1 lb. at full term.  I've tried talking to her and telling her what I do know, but I would really like to have medical facts from  a professional as to what can happen to a baby born addicted to Oxycodone.  I would greatly appreciate any advice and information you could supply me with, so I can tell them.  It's a lost cause with these people but I'm hoping the young mother-to-be might seek  help if I get the information.  Thank you.
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I carried my last child through the whole pregancy while taking lortabs.  They were not my scripts and I pray I wish I found this sight sooner.  Thank God when my little girl was born she was as healthy as a horse.  Now I know that this won't happen to all mothers.  Best thing to do for her is get to an OB stat!  Even if it's not her script.  They will give her a tapering method and she should be fine.  May I ask how far long she is?  My Ob had no clue what I was doing.  I was scared out of my mind.  I thought for sure they would come take her and my 4 year old daughter.  But I was lucky.  Unlike most of us.  Please, please tell her to get help soon.  The sooner the better.  Good luck and please let us know what happens.

Much Love~Mom of M&M
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the list is long of what can happen to a fetus you could google it. She could have the child taken away if it is born addicted. If her blood  shows up with oxy during preg. DFS could be called in .    The child can be born with MR because of repressed breathing during oxy use.  Is the mother using her own script?
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