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What if the mother used heroin in 1st trimester, but then stopped for rest of pregnancy? would the baby be okay in that case, thanks

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Maybe: The baby will certainly do better than being on heroin through delivery with a guaranteed withdrawal syndrome.

Answered 1/8/2016

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