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Meth babies - what is known?
naughty
kids |
Meth babies - what is known?
Why is it that when I ask
the "Experts" about meth in babies they look at me funny? I have
talked with my own physician an he says "its quite a new drug,
and Meth we still don't have answer"? What? I don't get it. I
ask my aunt, "My granddaughter can't be the only one in America
with parent who did meth while the mother was pregnant".. WOW..
What is wrong with this picture? Does or anyone ever heard the
out come of babies who were born with meth in there system?
Send me so info. Pleazzzzzzzze. |
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up
against
thewall |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
Research
is not conclusive on meth babies. There are so many things
blamed on meth and things they say that could not be the result
of mothers meth use. I believe because the studies are not being
done, due to a lack of volunteers to participate, that no one
can determine for sure the results of in vitro meth use. I have
found some info by just searching meth babies, or affects of
meth on the fetus. Both of my grandsons were subjected to meth
while gestating.
Good luck. Hang in there, the ride could get bumpy.
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| scorpio |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
OMG,,, I
started doing meth 25 years ago,,, not so new I think?
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2...1764.shtml
www.geocities.com/joanlip...fants.html
Meth babies might sleep 23 hours out of the day, and their
bodies might be limp like a "dish rag," Shah said. They might
have rapid breathing and trouble swallowing and sucking. They
might experience shaking of the extremities and have a
high-pitched cry, similar to the cry of crack babies.
Meth babies don't like to be touched, Shah said. It's a symptom
shared by adults using meth. The aversion to touch typically
lasts until a child is 3 or 4 years old but might continue.
Children 2 and older might have problems with their speech, and
they're at increased risk for hyperactivity and attention
deficit disorder. At ages 3 and 4, they might begin exhibiting
unprovoked fits of anger.
Meth does not cause mental retardation like that seen in
children born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy,
Shah said. Unless these children suffer a stroke, "the majority
of these kids are indistinguishable from other children."
Her research indicates that meth use continuing throughout
pregnancy will cause the most damage to babies, Shah said.
Shah makes no predictions about these children as they mature.
That research has yet to be done, she said.
Much remains unknown about the long-term impact of meth exposure
on children.
"We haven't cracked the surface yet," Shah said.
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fatbob
001 |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
I just
read that it does affect babies in the womb. They have taken
hair samples. its on the net at KCI. I don't think it says much
more than that but you can read it yourself.
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forget
suzette |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
Babies
born to meth-addicted mothers are often asocial, incapable of
bonding, suffer from tremors, are at an increased risk of birth
defects, and can cry for 24 hours without stopping.
There is also an increased risk of child abuse and neglect of
children born to parents who use methamphetamine. Of the county
social service agencies that responded to the NACo survey, 69%
indicate their counties have had to provide additional and
special training for their welfare system workers and have had
to develop new and special protocols for workers to address the
special needs of these displaced children.
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| scorpio |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
This is
totally not worth getting buried here people,, you can't tell me
anyone on here hasn't had they're own little meth babies that
they can share they're experience strength and hope with...
Here's what I have seen, although my only meth baby died in the
womb,,,,,
They seem to be hyperactive at school age,, have learning
disabilities,, get diagnosed with things like,, ADHD,, Bipolar
Disorder, Conduct disorders,, are easier to anger,, of course
some of this may come from environmental issues,, living with
addict parents after they are born that is... but I don't know
how much.
I have twin nephews with slight fetal alcohol syndrome ,,,
eyesight problems, learning disabilities,, conduct problems...
My other nephew was a crack baby,, I swear that kid screamed
coming out and continuously until his first birthday,, then,,
wham,,, he turned perfect,, wtw? He's 14 now, and an awesome,
smart, funny, sarcastic, little punk arsed 14 year old boy,, I
love that kid,,,
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Kathy
as
cmom |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
My
daughter used during pregnancy but my granddaughter was not
tested positive when born. Today she is 4 years old and smart as
a whip. (not to mention cute as heck). I believe the research is
very new on this subject, however I've heard meth babies are
hyper, sensitive to touch and often are ADHD. So far, none of
these symptoms have shown so in my granddaughter. Perhaps, God
was looking after her.
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| scorpio |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
This is
probably way to much information, but with my 9 year old son, I
used meth a couple of times during early pregnancy, took some
valium, drank until 7th month, and smoked pot every day until
then, then I got scared and told on myself to my doctor. What he
shared with me was very useful (he worked in a clinic that dealt
with a lot of addicts) he said that EVERY THING was dependant on
the size of the placenta, the placenta is a filter, the smaller
the placenta, the weaker the filter. He gave me a sonogram and
ruled out fetal alcohol syndrome, and said the rest would be
known later, my son was overdue, and weighed 8 pounds, my
placenta was as big as him. He was and is healthy, although very
sensitive, that is probably inherited from me
though.............. sigh, I got lucky.
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| jes78 |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
i don't
know what meth use does to a baby, but i know a lot of times its
the lifestyles that hurts the baby. not eating, sleeping, taking
vitamins. i know of many addicts who don't get the medical
treatment or tests a pregnant person should get. on top of that
im sure feeding your baby poison has effects also. my daughter
was detoxed off methadone w/ morphine and Phenobarbital, so far
she is healthy and actually advanced. im not saying these things
were good for her, just so far no complications have shown up.
in Rhode Island, we have early intervention, im sure your state
has something similar. they do some simple tests, and then show
you ways to help her in areas needed. i learned infant massage,
since my daughter was physically w/drawing, massage helped her
when she was in pain. good luck and god bless you and your
family
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| jes78 |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
by the way
my daughter is the most beautiful, smart, caring, little girl in
the world. i could be here today w/ no baby, but god saw things
different, and he obviously does for you also. and if something
comes up we fix it, or work on it, or do the best we can. when
johnna was born, there was a couple who also had a child. they
were the classic American family, married, did just as the
dr ordered pregnancy, and their baby was extremely sick. i was
the drug addict w/ the addicted baby, but my daughter was
healthy, while they did everything in their power to ensure a
healthy baby, i did not. my point is, sometimes things are not
in our power, they are in a higher power.
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jacks
mom |
Re: Meth babies - what is known?
My friends
little adopted baby, 1 year this summer, is the most happy
social baby that will go to anyone that wants to hold her. She
was positive...5 days of withdrawal.
She's really teensy though...kind of like a baby doll.
Maybe that anti-social, not liking to be touched has something
to do with meth babies that aren't immediately removed from the
parents.(?) I know research has found that newborns that are
abused but moved to a new home already suffer from symptoms of
abuse even at such an early age. Maybe the stress of having meth
parents makes it that much worse on meth babies.
My friend was called the day the baby was born and took her home
the next day so this baby has known practically nothing but a
great family. |
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