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We are new fps and have a new placement - boy, 6 1/2 months, because parents were doing drugs (again). I read in his info that he was positive for "opiates" at birth. I'm wondering what drugs fall into the category of "opiates" and, more importantly, should I expect anything in particular as far as lasting effects or issues? There has also been some informal talk that he may have FAS. I've been reading about it a bit but would love to know what I might be looking at as far as issues. Thanks!
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My son, now 5, was diagnosed with FAS at 3 yrs of age. He has several issues due to alcohol, including: cleft lip/palate, learning issues, hearing loss, global developmental delays (read - just now potty training; no bowel training yet), receptive/expressive language issues, GERD, just to name some of them. Overall though, he is doing pretty well considering all his issues.
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rm2000hg
Lovemy3babies - what dietary changes helped?
BethAndRob
My understanding is you wean off of methadone over the course of several years.
TemporaryMom
I think that this is either poor communication from the doctor, or total misunderstanding/denial by the bio parent. Everything that I have read, and it is a lot, indicates that the only reason they do the methadone is because it is "better" than the heroin for the baby, and if bio mom cold-turkey quits heroin while pregnant, she could lose the baby. So, they are only supposed to stay on that methadone through pregnancy and then taper off through rehab. But, I believe the latter part doesn't happen.
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Two of my kiddos tested positive for opiates at birth -- methadone and heroin. They are now 4 and 5 years old and have cold-induced asthma, trouble with impulsiveness and one has trouble sleeping, sensory issues and is still not potty trained (despite trying just about every training program known to man!) More problems may arise once they are in school. But so far they've been manageable. Get your kiddo evaluated by Early Intervention ASAP. The prenatal exposure should qualify him for services and they were great with my kiddos.
rm2000hg
Is the congestion a symptom of the drug exposure? My 3 year old has the worst congestion I've ever seen!!! I figured it was just a cold or virus bc of new germs from moving - but it's been a long time!!!
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LemonPie
I strongly recommend consulting a pediatrician prior to adding vitamin supplements to an infant's diet. >>1600 milligrams << Do you mean 1600 IU?
My dd was exposed to rx painkillers all throughout bm's pregnancy. Benzos and opiates. She came to me at 4 months old. She just turned 4, and is super smart, no concerns. Very active, but overall, pretty normal. She is a drama queen, but I think that has more to do with her age than anything else. She walked late and talked late, then caught up quickly with both. Rarely sick, no congestion issues.
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