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Not sure if this is the right forum or OB/GYN.
I am currently rotating in a prison where there is a pt (20yo currently 9wks preggers) on methadone 20mg. It was suggested that the pt be weaned off methadone because the pt is in prison and will not be able to relapse. The pt was upset and said that another clinic told her the methadone was to "protect the baby."
Ive been scouring the net and cant really find good information except: "The Government’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment says this: 'Medical withdrawal of the pregnant women from methadone is not indicated or recommended.”'
It doesnt say why. Any ideas?
I am currently rotating in a prison where there is a pt (20yo currently 9wks preggers) on methadone 20mg. It was suggested that the pt be weaned off methadone because the pt is in prison and will not be able to relapse. The pt was upset and said that another clinic told her the methadone was to "protect the baby."
Ive been scouring the net and cant really find good information except: "The Government’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment says this: 'Medical withdrawal of the pregnant women from methadone is not indicated or recommended.”'
It doesnt say why. Any ideas?