A member asked:

I am 35 weeks pregnant and just stopped using narcotic pain meds, will my child be born with drugs in her system? will i be able to take her home?

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Withdrawal: When you go through withdrawal, so will the baby. This will put the baby through some stress. If you deliver while in the middle of withdrawal the baby will also be in withdrawal. Tell your obgyn about your concerns. They need to speak to the pediatrician also.

Answered 9/22/2013

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