Methadone and Pregnant.

Kerabug15

(If you have anything against methadone or just have nothing nice to say I ask you nicely to not comment on my discussion at all. This is not intended for drama of any sort. I just want to have a discussion for Moms who relate. It's very much appreciated if mean/rude/nasty comments are kept to yourself. Thank you.)

Before I found out I was pregnant I had a drug habit that I was trying to detox cold turkey from. I kept trying but the detox was entirely impossible and I have detoxed cold turkey numerous times before. I found out that was because I was pregnant and the hospital suggested I call the Methadone clinic. I had used almost the entire first trimester of my pregnancy, and going to the clinic was the best decision I had ever made for not only my Baby but for myself as well because I had been trying to get clean for a long time and I realize now that I just cannot do it on my own. Many people look down on Methadone maintenance and that's okay. I love the program. The groups are wonderful along with the staff and my one on one counselor. I learn so much from pregnancy group. Do I have fears about my baby going through withdrawal when he is born? Of course. But I continue to tell myself that if I hadn't made this decision he wouldn't have even made it to the second trimester. Also, a few girls from the pregnancy group have had their babies, they were all on different doses from high to low and their babies went through very little to now withdrawals at all. That gives me tons of hope.

I am looking for you moms who relate, especially those who have had a child already while on Methadone. I want to gain a good support group. I also have a discussion about being Bipolar and Pregnant, if you feel you relate to that check it out and post a reply. I really look forward to hearing from some moms and starting a discussion. Lets support each other!!

Much love, 

Kera. 

mm29

@Kerabug15-This is not the place for you.  We are infertile, have been TTC for years and years and most of us have not achieved pregnancy.  I'm not sure where to direct you.  Maybe High risk pregnancy Link Here  .  Or a birth month board- Click here to link to the different communities on the bump.   

Kerabug15

I am sorry, I am still trying to figure out how to navigate through the site. aah my gosh, really apologize. So embarrassed   X_X

Kerabug15

I cannot figure out how to delete it. But thanks to your help I figured out how to navigate and post my discussions in the correct topics.