I used heroin for two years and was devastated when I discovered I was pregnant. The heroin messed up my menstrual cycle so I continued using without knowing I was 3 months pregnant. Once I found out I was pregnant I didn't know what to do, my family wasn't aware of my addiction and I worried about the baby's health. I was so ashamed of myself I couldn't build up the courage to tell my doctor. I tried several times to quit on my own and the withdrawal was unbearable. I continued to use until I was 5 months pregnant. Every time I would use, the guilt I felt was unexplainable. I finally broke down and told my mom. I wanted to be sober for my son and myself. I called around to different detox centers and got information on different recovery methods. I knew people who were on methadone and wanted to find an alternative. I was admitted into detox and was put on subutex. I'm now 36 weeks pregnant and still taking the subutex. My doctors tell me my baby boy is healthy but I can't help but worry that my past may effect him. I don't know how I will handle the guilt if something is wrong. My selfish ways of dealing with issues has always been solved by using. I want to continue to be sober and be a good mother to my child. I pray every day for my son's health and for the strength to stay sober. I feel for any and everyone dealing with addiction. Your comments are encouraging and appreciated. God Bless.

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My husband has been struggling with pain killers for about three years, then after a spinal fusion I got addicted. I was up to 20 Norco's a day after only a year of being on them. I found out I was pregnant and decided to ween off but I simply couldn't. I developed restless leg syndrome from the surgery and if I didnt take something I literally would go seven + days without sleep. In my fifth month of pregnancy I decided to start taking my husband's suboxone. I only take about 1 milligram a day but I do not want to have any issues with child protective services. I'm in texas so they r probably strict I am thinking of weening off the suboxone since I only have 6 weeks left of the pregnancy. Do you guys think this is safe? I have not told my OB about my issues. In fact she prescribed me some pain killers when I told her about the RLS. I basically directly lied to her by not telling her about my problem. I need some advice to build up the courage and talk to someone or (if its safe) ween off so I dont have to deal. Help! saideviola@yahoo.com

Hello.... I was hoping I could get some information/advice on taking Subutex while being pregnant. Is it really true that I can have a misscarriage if I stop taking the Subutex? Any information about regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated... Thank you. This all started in July of 07 when I got hit by a car on my motorcycle. My doctor had prescribed me pain meds and unfortunatly I got addicted to them. Last week 1/09 I went to a detox before my problem got too out of control. Now i'm being prescribed the Subutex.

i was on methadone and now have swtched to suboxone. As soon as i made the switch well about three wks later i found out i was pregnant. i cannot seem to find any info on the internet about suboxone during pregnancy i am not planning to wean myself off while im pregnant. but do want to know if it is safe to take? i do not want do have a baby with any withdraws b/c i know how much i dont like them. i take two 8mg tablets a day one in the morning and one at night. if anybody has and info it would be great thanks alot. ellie

My daughter is due to have her first baby in 3 wks. Has been on subutex weaning off to now being on nothing for two days and she is having trouble sleeping, etc. Any suggestions to calm her before the baby is born.