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pregnant moms taken adhd medicine

My friend is 33 wks pregnant n taken adderall and concerts, will the baby fail the drug test at the hospital when its born from her taken this medicine?
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they will not routinely drug test a baby without CAUSE to think the mother is taking drugs.. the adderall listed is an amphetamine and shouldnt be taken during pregnancy anyway.. so it seems like your friend needs to look at her situation and determine what is more important.. a baby that fails a drug test for drugs she was supposidly prescribed.... or if her baby is going to be healthy due to her taking meds that isn't recommended during pregnancy... i think she'd be concerned about the health of the baby.
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And why would they be drug testing the baby as that is NOT routine.  

If your friend was prescribed the meds legally there won't be an issue.  If not, well.....not sure what will happen here.  
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