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Does Taking Opioids During Pregnancy Harm The Foetus?

I JUST found out im 14 weeks pregnant. I have no symptoms and had regular periods. That being said, i have taken opioids and smoked weed a few times but i stopped as soon as i found out, will the baby have a negative drug screen at birth? Im mortified i have to ask but i dont want to get in trouble considering i didnt know i was pregnant and want to make sure baby is safe.
Wed, 27 Dec 2017
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Prescription opioids are used prenatally for the management of pain, as well as for opiate dependency. Opioids are known to cross the placenta and despite the evidence of possible adverse effects on fetal development,..

potential harms associated with prescription opioid use during pregnancy, including poor fetal growth, preterm birth, birth defects, and neonatal abstinence syndrome.

kindly visit your doctor and get advise wheather you possible to get other drugs .

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Does Taking Opioids During Pregnancy Harm The Foetus?

Prescription opioids are used prenatally for the management of pain, as well as for opiate dependency. Opioids are known to cross the placenta and despite the evidence of possible adverse effects on fetal development,.. potential harms associated with prescription opioid use during pregnancy, including poor fetal growth, preterm birth, birth defects, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. kindly visit your doctor and get advise wheather you possible to get other drugs . I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.