Comments on: Babies born to meth addicted mothers

By: Ian | Baby Sign Language

Ian | Baby Sign Language — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:25:44 +0000

I have been working with mentaly and physically disabled children and adults for over ten years, some of my clients were affected due to the mothers use of drugs and/or alcohol during pregnancy. It is really sad to think that these children would be perfectly normal if it wasn't for the substance abuse of the mother. A disability is a life sentence, not only for the child but for the parents as well. If you want to have children, then get off the drugs before you fall pregnant and save youself and your future child a lot of heartache.

By: Ameda

Ameda — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:06:15 +0000

Loved reading this post, you have really done a great job, thanks!

By: Ameda

Ameda — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:06:15 +0000

Loved reading this post, you have really done a great job, thanks!

By: Tasha Moss

Tasha Moss — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:07:35 +0000

This is a very big problem for meth using mothers it will harsh for their baby, I will thank you to raise this matter
Thanks a lot

By: SomeChick

SomeChick — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:13:50 +0000

Hi LJ, Thank you for stopping by -- Here is my 2 cents:

I assume that your friend has talked to her daughter and explained to her the harm she is doing to her unborn baby by using drugs. Often times, trying to rationalize with an addict is practically impossible. If she truly suspects that the two of them are using then she should call child protective services and explain the scenario to them - she can request to remain anonymous as well.

Are there other children in the home?

If her daughter gives birth to the baby and it tests positive then at a minimum they will remove the baby from her and probably try and place him/her with a relative until the mother cleans up her act.

There is a life at stake right now and there is really no time to try and talk it out with the mother of the unborn child.
Your friend is more than welcome to come here and ask questions as well - I am more than happy to try to point anyone in the right direction.
Thank you for caring.

By: LJ

LJ — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:56:48 +0000

I have a frien whose daughter is 5 pregnant and she thinks she is on meth and oxcodone. She is asking for advice, but I don't know what to say. Her daughter is 21 and living with a guy who is using meth and oxycodone. Any suggestions?

By: Melissa O'Brien

Melissa O'Brien — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:44:37 +0000

Auctually I was on the other side of the hill. I was the pregnant mother on meth. I had my son taken from me right after I gave birth to him. Praise God that my son was almost 8 pounds and he was not born addicted to meth. Not only did I do meth but I was also involved in making meth.

Just remember that there is hope for your loved ones even the worse cases. I’m a living example. I’m not proud of my past but I am willing to use my past to help others.

By: Melissa O'Brien

Melissa O'Brien — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:44:37 +0000

Just remember that there is hope for your loved ones even the worse cases. I’m a living example. I’m not proud of my past but I am willing to use my past to help others.

By: jessi morris

jessi morris — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:26:07 +0000

when i found out my cusen was on math and was p.g. i almost died .

By: jessi morris

jessi morris — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:24:02 +0000

my cusen just had a baby addicted to meth and the baby is in our custdy of her band she is doing good