Pregnant and on pain pills

[jays524]

Im really embarrassed to talk about this but i need to ask someone for advice. I am 24 weeks pregnant and still taking pain pills. I have to admit that its hard for me to stop. This is my 2nd child. My 1st child i did take them and maybe stopped about 6-8 weeks before i gave birth, that was the advice given to me so the baby wouldnt be addicted. So when i had my son, as soon as they moved me to a more comfy room, the nurse said to me that you need to save me the meconium and i asked what for and she said well werent u taking vicodin, i lied and said no. She said oh, well just save it for me so we can check to see all what u took and how much. So i got scared but i did save it. Well the test came back negative, now why she thought i was taking vicodin before the babys meconium even got tested i dont know. Does anyone know why she would have asked that? I never told anyone and never told the doctor. It was myself that only knew. Now here i am again with my 2nd child and i have like 15 more weeks to go and plan to stop NOW, i know this is wrong, but how can i avoid being asked this question again and i dont want the baby addicted to pills. I do have pain all the time. I guess what im asking is, if i stop now, will that be plenty of time to get it all out and not have the baby show any signs of addiction? Please, i know i need help but right now i refuse to tell anyone. I know its not the best way to go.

[Ashelen]

I have to agree with everyone else...you need to talk to your doctor.

Most likely the reason they knew with your first pregnancy is that when you sign papers to become a patient with many OBs, there's a clause somewhere that allows them to drug test your urine during the pregnancy. Many women don't even realize their OB's are doing this....so chances are you turned up positive for vicodin on a urine test you didn't even know they took.

You're playing with fire by not telling your OB; some OBs will report you to social services and you'll get in trouble if they detect things that you didn't tell them you were taking, some won't, but either way the safest thing for the BABY is for you to tell your OB so he can come up with a plan to wean you off of these. Just because you safely quit in your past pregnancy doesn't mean it's a good idea to abruptly quit with this one....no matter how you stop pain pills while pregnant, it should be done under a doctor's supervision. If the doctor thinks cold turkey is a viable option for you, that's another story, but the doctor needs to make this call because he'll know the risks involved.

I know you're scared honey, but moms all around the world are addicted to or dependent to pain pills, and you have nothing to be ashamed of. Telling your OB is the best option for both you and the baby, and he doesn't WANT to get you in trouble...he just wants you and baby to be healthy.

There are several women on here (besides myself) who are currently pregnant and have experience with pain medicine/quitting pain medicine during pregnancy, so I hope some of the others will come along as well - most of them are going to say the same thing, and advise you to speak to your OB. You have NOTHING to fear by being honest....telling them you WANT to quit puts the ball in your court and works in your favor.

[dominosarah]

You can get out of this but you are going to have to tell your secret.  You have a baby to think about here and he/she needs a healthy mom.  Start with talking to your doctor.  They see this quite often.  Why do you feel your marriage will fail if he finds out?  I know this is very painful for you and i want you to know we are here for you and we understand.      sara

[jays524]

no im not being prescribed them anymore since pregnant. I have gotten other ways. My marriage will fail if my husband finds out. I think im in a huge mess. I dont see how i can get out of this.

[bama88]

Are you still rxed pills? Or getting them other ways?  If you are rxed please please talk to the doctor. How much are you taking?  I know its embarssing but. If your rxed then why be silent. Voice yourself.  Either way reach out for help. I bet you'd get more support than you think you will. Your expecting. People are usually more helpful. I'll be saying a big huge prayer for you. XOXO Tanya

[Prayn4better]

You have to taper off. Talk to your doctor about a safe, effective way to get off NOW without hurting u or baby. I will be praying for you.

[jays524]

Yes i was, i see a pain doctor, they are from when i seen him last.