What Effect Does Methadone Have on Pregnant Mothers?
Question by Babette S: what effect does methadone have on pregnant mothers?
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Answer by June
There is no evidence to show that there is any additional risk to the development of the baby while you are on a stable dose of methadone. But babies born to women on methadone go through withdrawal after birth, just like babies born to women on heroin. However, it isn’t good to stop heroin (or methadone) during pregnancy, since the baby goes through withdrawal inside you, where it’s hard to care for him.
Answer by crystalshannon516
There is no proof that it harms the baby although my cousin was insisted to stay on methadone through her pregnancy. Her son was very very sick when born and remained on life support for 3 weeks before he died. Unsure if it was the methadone or if she fell off the wagon. She claims to have never touched anything else during pregnancy but who knows cause she is now an addict again.
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