I delivered a 29 week old baby boy on January 21, and so far things are going good. But 2 days ago his doctor told me they has put him on Ritalin to make him want to eat more and gain weight quicker. I've been reading up on the drug, and now I'm not so sure I want him on it. The only reason he is gaining weight is because he has the munchies! What's going to happen when I bring him home and he isn't getting Ritalin anymore and he won't eat and he crys because he wants drugs? Is there anyone out there that has had this happen to their baby? What did you do? Any opinions welcome, thank you. :)
2007-02-23 03:55:10 · 4 answers · asked by Angela W 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
WOW. I am shocked that your doctor would suggest that you start your newborn son on a drug that has proven to have psychological effects and heart problems!!! I would say that only *you* know what's best for your child. And your fears of withdrawal are well-founded, I have taken Ritalin as an adult and experienced withdrawal. I cannot imagine what it would do to a developing baby. I would suggest that when you do decide to get him off of it, you ween him gradually. And perhaps seek out the opinion of another doctor. Drugs are not always the best answer.
2007-02-23 04:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My son became born 6 weeks early. Like yours mine became a large one to 6lbs and 9 oz.. I definitely have had lots hardship this year at college. He has a June B-day so it rather is late and being untimely made it perplexing this year. i attempted from day one to get him examined and see if that's the area of being untimely or if there is a few thing else. His studying ,forgetting, sure guess i became freaking out saying what is going on. They stated they have been going to hold my son returned and it became only turning 2d quarter. i became livid.........I stated some thing desires to be finished i attempted each little thing. i eventually have been given him examined 2 months in the past effects are nevertheless pending. I had won a telephone call from his instructor some month in the past pointing out that (Dylan has finished a 360 he's an entire diverse baby). he's understand going to first grade and he has caught up w/ his classmates there are nevertheless some subject concerns nevertheless at the back of is a few stuff however the scientific professional stated alongside w/ him being a boy and untimely mutually he must be 9 or 10 til he catches completely up w/ his friends. that is been very demanding i understand what you're dealing w/ i'm happy i'm no longer the only one thinking those issues.
2016-11-25 01:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, i would definitely question your dr. find out as much information as u can. definitely get a second opinion.
i never had a premature baby, but i don't like all these medications on a baby so small. if it were my baby, i would tell them no drugs unless it was for an infection.
2007-02-23 04:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Miki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion from another doctor and take it from there.
2007-02-23 04:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋