2006-06-22 15:15:11 · 7 answers · asked by Tiffany H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Which drugs? Different ones have different behaviors in the human body. But in *most* (perhaps all) cases, the answer would be no, it can't stay in a body for months.
2006-06-22 20:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major street drugs do stay in the baby's system. They are metabolized by the baby and kicked into the gut. The first meconium, and urine can be tested to see of the mother has used drugs.
You have heard of "crack" babies and the HORRIFIC withdrawl symptoms they go through. They can have lifelong problems.
In our hospital, Social Services becomes involved if drug usage is suspected, and the local "Family Services" becomes involved. Yes, they can remove the baby from your custody if use of "hard drugs" can be proven.
Even nicotine show in newborns. They go through withdrawl like anyone who tries to stop smoking "cold turkey." In the newborn nursery these babies are SO irritable and crying. It's sad to see.
If you are pregnant - you should NOT use ANY drug, even over the counter ones without checking with your OB.
2006-06-23 12:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is why they do not want you to smoke or drug aor drink cause it all stays in the umbilical cord that connects mommy to baby and it is damamging during the progression of growth
2006-06-22 22:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by dominatrixsasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Even after they are born. Any drug Nicotine, Legal or illegal drug.
They have Many negatives effects in their Mental and Physical development.
Also Many Premature (too early) deliveries is Due to that.
2006-06-22 22:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes even after he is born cause i know a woman she is raining a baby and his mom was in prison cause she is on drug ,the baby was so small when he was born and they had to put him on some kind of medication to get drugs out of him system.
2006-06-22 22:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by sasa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really care about your fetus or your baby you wouldn't expose your offspring to a harmful environment or expose its environment to harmful substances.
2006-06-22 22:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lovely 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do. Get with your Doctor as soon as you can.
Don't put any more in your system PLEASE
2006-06-28 20:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Shj_44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋