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Will The Drug Addiction Of Father Affect The Baby S Health?
My grandson was using Heroin when he imprenated his girl friend. The baby was born 12/13. The baby is not gaining weight. They are putting him in the hospital for testing. Could the health issue be due to his drug use at the time? The mother is not an addict. My grandson is currently clean
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Hi,
It is unlikely that the baby's failure to thrive is due to its father's drug dependence. However, if the mother has been using drugs, even if irregularly, that is a more likely cause. Poor nutrition, premature delivery, difficult delivery, stress during pregnancy etc can be possible causes. Infections and other illnesses can also slow down growth. I am sure doctors will be able to find a cause for the same and provide adequate treatment.
Best wishes.
It is unlikely that the baby's failure to thrive is due to its father's drug dependence. However, if the mother has been using drugs, even if irregularly, that is a more likely cause. Poor nutrition, premature delivery, difficult delivery, stress during pregnancy etc can be possible causes. Infections and other illnesses can also slow down growth. I am sure doctors will be able to find a cause for the same and provide adequate treatment.
Best wishes.
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