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Could Detection Of Opiates In Infant S Stool Indicate Mother Being On It During Pregnancy?
My niece just gave birth to a little girl She has been addicted to opiates most of her adult life and used through some of her pregnancy They are taking the baby because there were opiates detected in the baby s stool My niece says the nurse told her it could take up to 4 months before the baby s system would be clean My niece says she has been substance free for 3 1/2 months Im not sure what to believe Could someone shed some light on this subject for me
Thu, 9 Apr 2020
Hello,
The opiates still secreted in the breast milk and that’s why the baby has been positive for the same.
Generally three to four months is required to eliminate the metabolic products, mean time you can use formula feeds instead of breast milk.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
The opiates still secreted in the breast milk and that’s why the baby has been positive for the same.
Generally three to four months is required to eliminate the metabolic products, mean time you can use formula feeds instead of breast milk.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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