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Im 27 weeks pregnant i have 85 days lefted until my due date by me stopping the use of crack now will my babe be ok at birth . like would he be clean and me?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Drugs: Congratulations on choosing to reduce your intake of crack cocaine. If you are able to quit or reduce in any way, you are helping your baby's health. Much of baby's development has already occurred. You will want to work closely with your healthcare team to help you successfully reduce baby's drug exposure.

Answered 1/5/2021

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Basics: Drug testing is not automatic on newborns or their mothers. That said, many states have laws that require hospital personnel report suspicious behavior. If I have reason to look I can find any past drug exposure even if you stop now, Stopping now gives baby the best chance of a healthy outcome.

Answered 1/12/2021

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