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22 yr old daughter with hx of opiate addiction-Oxycontin, Heroin, Cocaine; 5 detox/rehab admissions since 8/09-now allegedly "clean" since 9/10. Has Hep C, exposed to Herpes by fiance, is 8 +wks pregnant. She is taking Suboxone & Xanax(prescribed by 2 separate MDs).As her mother, I'm also an ER nurse, have 7 kids, very concerned about these drug effects on her unborn child. I know there is a "Suboxone Protocol" & only select physicians are allowed to prescribe the medication. Between her Hep C, possible liver damage, taking Xanax, I am concerned for her safety & that of the fetus. Please help me understand potential dangers, side effects, etc. Thank you so much!
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ahh not good darl. im a 26 year old mother expecting my third bubb in 2 days an i was a intervenious drug user for 10 years also hep c positive but now is no longer detected in blood. xanax was also a drug of choice of mine n when you have been using for so long you would be supprised at how great ur skill of manipulation becomes when it comes to getting pharmacuticles. soz bad spelling. the xanax is for anxiety n panic disorders n is very dangerous to just come straight off she needs to slowly cut down there r more risks then beniffits when taking xanax. clonazapam is a better option. try to get her in to treatment facility which is easier said then done. as for the herpies she may need to have a ceasar. my heart goes out to you.n god bless x
My husband's sister has had 3 children, none of which she has custody, all of which she did drugs.
The first one was born fine, but seems to have learning disabilities though there could be other reasons for this.
The second baby was born a crack baby and have not been in contact with them so do not know how she is now, about age 4.
Not sure about the third, but a different family member took this child then the other two.
You need to sit down with her and also explain about how she will be in the Children's aid system with her child if she goes down this road and how she always will be and it is going to be very hard due to this because the doctor's have to report this type of abuse and it is child abuse if she is still taking these drugs. The baby could turn out fine, but she will always have to prove to those people that she is a good mom and has a good family.
Health and prescription drug wise she just needs to speak with the doctor. They do do drug testing especially if they suspect past use.
You just need to sit down with her and not be "Mom" and "Nurse" but someone who has had a child and understands that she may be scared and would like to be with her in this journey and that you wish to ask her doctor about these prescriptions or what might work better for her. Do not accuse or bring up her past drug use unless you are very concerned. It will just push her away. Try also doing planning type of stuff. She is an adult and so are you. Now is the time to be a friend and mentor.
The first one was born fine, but seems to have learning disabilities though there could be other reasons for this.
The second baby was born a crack baby and have not been in contact with them so do not know how she is now, about age 4.
Not sure about the third, but a different family member took this child then the other two.
You need to sit down with her and also explain about how she will be in the Children's aid system with her child if she goes down this road and how she always will be and it is going to be very hard due to this because the doctor's have to report this type of abuse and it is child abuse if she is still taking these drugs. The baby could turn out fine, but she will always have to prove to those people that she is a good mom and has a good family.
Health and prescription drug wise she just needs to speak with the doctor. They do do drug testing especially if they suspect past use.
You just need to sit down with her and not be "Mom" and "Nurse" but someone who has had a child and understands that she may be scared and would like to be with her in this journey and that you wish to ask her doctor about these prescriptions or what might work better for her. Do not accuse or bring up her past drug use unless you are very concerned. It will just push her away. Try also doing planning type of stuff. She is an adult and so are you. Now is the time to be a friend and mentor.
Has she spoken with her OBGYN about this? She most likely will have to have a cesarean to prevent the baby from contracting the STD. The one caring for her during her pregnancy should be able to evaluate the safety of these drugs in conjunction with her pregnancy and if they are unsafe they should offer alternatives.
Unfortunately there are not a lot of studies done on many drugs in relation to pregnancy as pregnant women are not allowed to be "studied" in the event it could harm their baby. So drugs, as you know, have classes. I would assume those are at least Class C drugs which means the risks outweigh the benefits. Again her doctor will have to evaluate her particular situation and change things accordingly if necessary.
So sad! I wish our current pre-teen and teen generations knew what they were doing to their bodies and realize their momentary pleasure is going to have major consequences later on down the road. Perhaps your daughter will understand this and become a huge advocate for promoting abstinence and for helping teens say no to the pressure to do drugs. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Unfortunately there are not a lot of studies done on many drugs in relation to pregnancy as pregnant women are not allowed to be "studied" in the event it could harm their baby. So drugs, as you know, have classes. I would assume those are at least Class C drugs which means the risks outweigh the benefits. Again her doctor will have to evaluate her particular situation and change things accordingly if necessary.
So sad! I wish our current pre-teen and teen generations knew what they were doing to their bodies and realize their momentary pleasure is going to have major consequences later on down the road. Perhaps your daughter will understand this and become a huge advocate for promoting abstinence and for helping teens say no to the pressure to do drugs. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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