Do all ob/gyn's do a drug screen, or just at the 1st initial visit? What happens if you test positive for pot because you smoked before you knew you were pregnant??? thanks for ur help.
2006-08-04 12:29:09 · 9 answers · asked by i wanna know 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm 5 weeks pregnant
2006-08-04 12:35:40 · update #1
It is fine. I asked my doctor that when I first found out also. your baby is fine they don't test just don't do it any more
2006-08-04 13:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by brenda4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor didn't drug screen me with either of my 2 pregnancies. They would need your consent under any circumstance to do a drug screen anyhow.
My dr did ask if I had done any illegal drugs or drank any alcohol. Of course I had a drink before I found out I was pg. Their main concern was if any drinking had taken place once I found out I was pg.
Now that you know you are pregnant, you should stop smoking pot (or cigarettes) and make sure you don't drink alcohol. These things will have a lifelong effect on you and your baby so it's not worth it.
2006-08-04 13:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by Amy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hospital tests the placenta when the baby is born and cps takes the child if there is any evidence of drug use. SINCE you are only 5 weeks you have a chance to STOP using the drugs. ALSO it does affect the fetus (baby) everything you put into your body while you are pregnant goes to the baby.
2006-08-04 14:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by anita_reel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all do a drug screen, and they must obtain your consent or that of your gaurdian to do it. If you do have a drug screen that is positive, that information is still part of the confidential medical record. BUT, medical records can be subpeonaed!!! (If there is concern for a child's well-being, the doctor is obligated to report that. Then, the court will order the release of your medical record to confirm and have evidence of that positive test.)
2006-08-04 12:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All doctors dont do a drug screen and it is not uncommon to have a dirty test if your doctor does test you and it shows positive for drugs....however, if you are in your third trimester the doctor can report you to the child protective services so your baby will be taken from you for endangering a child once the child is born.
2006-08-04 12:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by honeyinthelexus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doc is trying to identify all possible factors that may jepordize the pregnancy Smoking pot is very risky to you unborn child, may cause brain damage and disability, especially if exposed to it in the first trimester.
Also please note, if you are doing illegal drugs, even pot, the doc has an obligation to report it to your local child welfare agency. This is considered child endangerment and may result in your baby being placed in foster care while you go to jail.
Please don't use any illicit drugs, at least until you have the baby. After that if you can't give up the illicit substance, please give the baby to someone who will give a damn. Then you will be free to screw up your life.
2006-08-04 12:41:16 · answer #6 · answered by Pookie's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you will still probably get scolded out by your doctor for doping to begin with, regardless of whether you are pregnant, or not.
2006-08-04 12:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had a doc do a drug screen... &they cant do this unless you consent to it.
the blood they draw is for other things ask them why and what?
& dont do it any more...OK?!
2006-08-04 12:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by DrVodka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know if they do a drug screen but they cant do **** to u even if u smoked knowing u were preg....
2006-08-04 12:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by lisancorey79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋