A member asked:

Does everyone always get drug tested after giving birth? when did this start? my mother said they never did it with her!

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug testing: Drug testing as delivery is not a standard practice at delivery. A doctor may order it based on any suspicion of substance abuse. Hospitals may have protocols in place for testing based on certain risk factors or reported past use.

Answered 6/7/2017

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