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Ob knows of heroin relapse once during pregnancy. will they test baby at birth? if so what will they test?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly: THE Ob might do a drug screen as will the pediatrician

Answered 5/19/2018

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Its up to them: There are several places where drugs can be tested in a newborn. Pee/poop/hair/blood are all potential sources of information in a newborn. What they look at will depend on the practices of that set of physicians.

Answered 4/25/2018

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