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Babies that are born with Methodone addiction

by bluebird, Jul 15, 2001 12:00AM
What are the long term effects and prognosis for a child that was born from a mother who was on methodone. Has any work been

done in this field. Our grandson fits into the above category and

we are worried about what his future might hold.
Member Comments (12)

by bluebird, Jul 16, 2001 12:00AM
Thanks for your response to my question. My wife and I are the

legal guardians of our grandson and we find your answer very reassuring. The only problem he had at birth was to have to be weened off of methodone. He is now a very healthy boy just starting full time school. He is however a boy and a mischievous one at that. We were worried about the effect that methodone could have on him in the future but we will worry less now. thanks a million.



Bluebird.

by recovery mom, Aug 02, 2001 12:00AM
i am a mom that had my son born dependant to methadone his paternal grandparents have him. my son did have complications/

birth defects. I hear he's doing great; and he's loved and cared for very well. as a mom to another child clean, sober and healthy, i still wonder what if i was never a junky! i've been a junky since 19 being nearly 26 i finally see the light.my heart breaks to hear of these situations, because I've once been there myself. sincerely, recovery mom

by looch, Aug 17, 2007 04:56PM
i am a mum of 4 beautiful girls,2 were born methadone dependant{last 2},my 5 yo had no complications,she is beautiful,smart and starting school next year.i was on 70mgs with her pregnancy.on the other hand, my 9month old,i was only on20mg with her pregnancy,yet she hung out severly,she has weaned off 6 months ago,and just about her every wakig moment,she screeches,not cry normally.this situation is very distressing and im leftwondering whether the methadone played abig part.i was also weanig off xanax while i was pregnant.could that be a reason? i was told that a feotus would be better off with higher doses.is this true?

by bettie1976, Aug 17, 2007 05:22PM
To: all
My first child (12) was born with speed in his system. They didnt take him from me and I quit using after that. He had no complications (I know its not the same thing as methadone). He lives with his paternal grandparents but thats a whole 'notha story. He does well in school, sports and everything else.
Im very lucky. And lemme add that I was VERY STUPID.

by Nancy333, Nov 09, 2007 07:45AM
To: Nancy333
My grandaughter is addicted to darvoset and is nursing her 5 month old baby. Is the baby getting effects from her Mom's darvoset? She vomits most of what she nurses? Help!

by grandma67, Nov 24, 2007 11:20AM
To: all
Can someone please help me.... I have been going through the forum here and I hear a lot of what I aam going through. My step daughter has been an addict for at least 7 years. She is now 19 gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, addicted to Methadone because she was on heroin and ended up in jail and they put her on it she was 7 months pregnant when she started taking it. The baby is with me his Grandmom and His Grandfather. We have had him since he left the hospital. Now we almost have him wheened off the methadone and mom now at a half way house is wanting to take him from us. He is now 3 months old. I need to know what to look for when he is off completely. I know with every decrease it has been a long hard adjustment. He screams for no reason. He wakes up during the night at least 3 times. He sneezes all the time. He has all the signs now... what am I in for and is it a good idea for Mom to take him? She only sees him 4-6 hours every Saturday, now. That would totally disrupt his schedule and all he is used to. Any suggestions on what to do?????

by IBKleen, Nov 24, 2007 11:23AM
Grandma---

You are posting on a thread that was started some years ago. This will get bumped to archives and possibly no one will see it.

Please go to the top of this page, hit the "post a question" button and type your question there. You will start your OWN question.

Hope to see you out there.

by reformed, Apr 02, 2008 04:44AM
I would like to here from anyone who nows if there are any known behaviour problems in children related to being born Methadone dependant.

Ex-user(clean 7yrs)

by allaboutmary, Apr 02, 2008 04:53AM
Hey, Congrat's on 7 years clean ! That is huge !   I don't know much about Methadone, but others will respond soon.  This is a really old post and you will get alot more responses if you post a new question.

by mum001, Sep 06, 2008 01:45PM
To: all
hi i was addicted to herion for 6 years&cocaine for 2 years i have'nt touched any herion for 1&half years&cocaine for 10 months but have been on methodone ever since i was orignal on 85mls& now on 35mls i have just found out i was pregnant& am worried to say the least is it possible for me to get off this amount n the second trimester as i have been told so many different things i am planing to breast feed so will that help if i am still on the methodone programe please help

by avisg, Sep 06, 2008 01:53PM
To: mum
welcome to the forum I am going to send a message to one of our members she is /was an obgyn nurse .I think she can help you . honesty dont know and would never want to give you incorrect info ,but she can help good luck :) her name is 1234betterlife you will hear from her soon.

by mum001, Sep 06, 2008 02:00PM
To: avisg
sorry i meant to say i have just found out i am pregnant i am 10 weeks thanks for your help
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