About to give birth, taking street methadone...will my baby get taken away??

[Patty86]

I used to be perscribed to Oxycontin and Roxycodone. When I was pregnant I heard methadone was safer and started to use that. My intentions were to slowly detox using the methadone. I had absolutely NO idea that methadone was harder to get off of! I've been trying and trying to get off this by weaning and I just can't take the withdrawals along w/ being 8 months preggo. It's too painful. I am down to 20mgs a day but, I'm scared once I deliver they will drug test and take not only the baby but, my 3 year old as well. Any one have any experience??????? I really really need to know. Please please reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cathy5841]

BE CAREFUL TAPERING TOO FAST WITH METHODONE IT IS DIFFERENT THAN VICODIN

[aarroyo]

i am 35 weeks preg rgt now.how many weeks are you?i tapered off vicodine at 8 mths.very hard because of your body being in pain still.its still hard you still have time too taper i think.i also have other children.i have scheduled csect at 39 weeks.i spoke with 1234 betterlife about it as well shes great you def should pm her.shes on pg24 of members.i now only take a peice of a pill when i really need it for migraines,but i try tylenol first.if you pm me ill tell you about herbal stuff i used while tapering that seemed to make it alittle easier.good luck

[nuredshuz]

Please listen to these women who know about this.  If you dont you are going to risk loosing your baby and perhaps your other child.  I hope you know that none of these comments or mine is in any way judging you in a mean or harsh way.  We only care about you and your children and your relationship with them.  Please be honest with your doctors.  Because as these knowledgeable women have said; if your baby is born addicted without prior knowledge to your dr's, it really could go against you.  But if you are up front and honest and seek help, you wont be put under suspision or draw any negative attention to yourself.  I really hope the best for you and I am going to pray for you!  God bless you thru this time.  I hope you can get the courage to be honest so you can enjoy the wonderful blessing and gift of a new born baby!!  Bless you!

[slk714]

hi patty, i am also pregnant, only 10 wks, and tapering off vicodin. i agree with above, you are much better off being honest with your Dr. if he/she knows you are willing to get help, from what i have heard, they will work with you (most of them). i was told it is up to your Dr. if CPS gets a call or not. but if you are honest, and they do call at least your Dr can back up the fact you are being treated, and that the baby will be detoxed safe and sound. besides, you don;t need the extra stress right now of worrying about having your babies taken. i know how scary it is to come clean, but i really think you will feel alot better.  i know tapering to quick can be very dangerous, so i would take the advice given and maybe go to clinic so you can be monitored. i also know if you have to go to the hospital after you are more than 6 months along, depending on the state, they will do a drug test. hope this helps, believe me, i understand the fear and guilt associated with your (our) problem. pm me anytime if you need to talk :)

[virgo1969]

Does your doctor/obgyn know about your addiction? If so, they will test the baby. If the baby is born with signs of distress, more than likely he/she will be tested as well.

[Amanda6900]

That would make sense to drug test the baby. I would just be up front and tell your doctor.