what will happen to my baby if i used meth while i'm pregnant?

Question

i'm pregnant and i've been using meth before i found out and two weeks after i found out i was pregnant. i checked myself into rehab a few months ago, but i've relapsed twice since then.

i'm pregnant and i've been using meth before i found out and two weeks after i found out i was pregnant. i checked myself into rehab a few months ago, but i've relapsed twice since then. i'm 15 weeks pregnant now.

oops! didn't mean to repeat that twice, my bad!

honestly i care about my baby and i don't want to hurt it. when i first found out i was pregnant it was very hard for me to decide what to do, i was raped by this violent guy (that at current won't leave me alone, so i'm trying to avoid him) for some reason i decided to keep my baby, i know there's no excuse for using but its really stressful and depressing most of the time. i just wanna be able to get through this without making anything worse for my baby!

Answer 1

You're going to fell like relapsing again probably after people on this site get done responding to this question.

I have never done meth, but I am sure it is hard to stop.

having said that. your baby could be born with a lot of problems,

Small birth weight
withdraws, just think if you can't handle them how is your little baby going to handle them
learning disabilities
heart problem etc
as well as if you test positive at your doctors office, or at the hospital, or if your baby test positive child protective services will be there to greet you.

The list goes on and on, meth will effect every organ in your child's body.

If I were you I would check back into rehab, help is out there, you might even want to move into a half way house until you have your baby, just to be extra careful.
You can call your local hospital,women's shelter or if your area has a crisis clinic and they could help you find help.

Good luck, how far along are you?
congrats for getting help the first time and for asking again now !and congrats on your little baby

Answer 2

This is not good. Meth is terrible for you, it's even worse for your baby.

You need to check yourself into in patient counseling.

Another reason is that if you don't control it now and show that you're willing to get (and stay) clean your child WILL be taken away at birth. If the child tests positive for meth or your doctor can show that you have consistently used meth through your pregnancy they will take the baby right after birth.

You sound like you want to do the right thing. Find an inpatient program and commit yourself. Or better yet, have a parent or relative commit you so that you cannot release yourself. If you don't have insurance contact a state hospital and they will find a state-funded pro-bono treatment center for you.

Best of luck! Remember, it's not just about the baby, it's about you as well. Life is hard, we deal with it as best we can. Think about the beautiful life you can create for yourself and your child if you can get this under control.

Answer 3

If you continue to use meth, you baby probably wont survive. Meth is the most dangerous "street drug" for a growing embryo and fetus. If you stop now, your baby might be ok, but might have learning disabilities, birth defects, or just about any kind of abnormality. The good thing is you can get tested for most abnormalities during the pregnancy., but there are many that wont show up until the child is a few years old.


ADD:
I've been in similar shoes, I was raped violently and turned to substances. Addictions are not easy to kick. 12 step groups never appealed to me. Rehab made me want to try new drugs. I thought there was no way out.
I replaced one addiction with another and that worked for me. I know everyone says it's wrong, but I am able to be a mother and have a life, and I stay away from all drugs, I even managed to avoid an epidural. I don't fight it anymore, I just try to stay hooked on something less damaging. Maybe it can work for you too. I know a few people who have gone from drugs to adrenaline. Weight lifting can be very addictive, tv can be addictive, books, voyeurism, sky diving, the list goes on. I know it sounds like it would never work, but it does! It has to be worth at least a try.
Rape is pretty traumatic and hard to overcome, and I understand, but you HAVE to be your strongest ever for your baby. YOU HAVE TO. Get some intense counseling, and make some big changes.
You can do it! For your baby. A mother can find strength bigger than anyone else when she wants to. You are a mother as of 15 weeks ago, and you have a the strength. Don't give up, you can do anything.
Email me if you want some extra support or just want to talk about my experiences or yours, whatever, anything.

Answer 4

The chances are that your baby willhave some problems, it would probably be good for yo to take any testing offered by your doc. But you need to remember that babies are the most resilient things in the world. Miracles happen every day. I know one woman that smoked crack every day of her pregnancy. not only was the baby not addicted she had absolutely no problems what soever at birth. She's almost six years old now and in second grade, because they skipped her thru part of first. The main thing is to stay clean. (Yeah, I know Easy for me to say.) and ignore the rude ppl who have never been in your shoes. On drugs or not, there is something to be said for a mother's intuition. Ask yourself if you really believe the baby will be okay. The times when you have used how much did you use? How often? Those answers will have a big impact on the baby. Also how strong the systems that clean your system are will have a good deal of impact. Good luck. AND STAY CLEAN.

Answer 5

At this early stage it could have caused damage to your baby. Your baby is at a very vulnerable stage in it's development right now. However many women have used drugs in pregnancy and their babies have been fine so try not to worry too much.

BUT

At the very least, if you continue using, your baby *will* be born addicted to meth. Your baby could die from withdrawals after s/he is born. Do you want that for your child?

Stop thinking of yourself and think of your baby. Go back to your doctor, get into Rehab and get help. For both your sakes. Please. You can do this.

Answer 6

I'm glad you went to rehab because this baby didn't ask to be here. Make sure you take care of that baby because people like me have been trying for years now and can't even get one child. I'm proud of you and I hope things get better with you.

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Answer 8

Your baby might be born with NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome). That's when your baby goes through withdrawals once your baby is out of your body.

It's important that you be honest with your doctor about methadone use during your pregnancy because if you don't, and your baby is born with NAS, social work becomes involved. But I see that you joined a rehab.

i wish you the best of luck and your baby.

Answer 9

You need to go back to rehab meth is no joke your baby will be screwed I have never even heard of such a thing. If your not to far along you may need to get an abortion if your drug problem is that bad. You dont need a child at this point and a child would not be helped very much by you doing meth. Good luck honey you will be in my prayers.

Answer 10

Sweetie you need to get help. Honestly, your baby may not survive. You need to cut the habit NOW. I mean I quit smoking cold turkey. I know its probably not as bad as meth but ive been smoking for 11 years now.
Or they will take your baby