I just found I'm pregnant and want to know do they drug test at pregnancy appointments?

She probably smokes weed and just found out… this is why you Google things and look for reputable sources. Every one jumps to their own conclusions and gets judgey from behind their screen. Smh… talk to your doctor. They will answer these questions with discretion

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Yup, if the drugs aren’t out your system by 28 weeks along they will call DCF

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If they dont, they really should.

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You’re fine if it’s only weed. In canada anyway.

And if u tell them u smoked pot in the beginning they will put a bag over the private parts and collect the baby pee!!

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They will on e you start going back and forth to appointments and once you have the baby

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I really hope they do !!!

Literally my feed…

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yep and if suspected use the baby will be tested at birth and CPS will be waiting. why would you just not stop???!!

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Depends on the state. I always got tested at my 2nd appt. They won’t take your baby for pot. Other things maybe but hardly pot especially if you test negative later

If you’re an addict, this is going to be hard on you to stop but harder for this baby. It’s never too soon to put your child FIRST. Ask for help because this baby is depending on you to speak on his/her behalf.

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Even if they do, just be honest with your doctor. They will not just take your baby away from you or any of the fear mongering going on right now. Many people use marijuana and people do if fact use drugs and clean up for their kids! Your first appointment, just tell your doctor everything. If you do have a problem with a substance, your doctor will refer you help. If it’s thc, which is completely legal in some states, your doctor will probably tell you that some mothers will use it for morning sickness but there’s not enough testing done to deem it safe for the baby. Whatever you do, be honest to your doctor. They have heard worse.

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Yes but on the down low

Yes they drug test u even day of birth

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Where I live they don’t unless there’s suspicion. And if there is mom and baby both get tested when baby is born and if either pops positive for anything more than marijuana cps takes the baby.

Not to my knowledge and I know I had pot in my system when I was pregnant in 2017

The fact you’re asking this question tells us you shouldn’t be pregnant!

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Please be honest with your provider for you child’s sake. There is no judgement but that baby deserves a proper chance at life without medical issues associated with drug use during pregnancy. Pot is one thing anything else can seriously harm the baby…

Yes it will be detected in your urine…just like weed they will see it. Just stop whatever you’re doing before or once its detected. Depending on what it is they will go from there. Not a huge deal every state is different.

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I know in the state of California they do.

They will also test the babies cord blood when born. You can get help now and have a healthy pregnancy. Prayers for you.

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Im gonna put it straight. Yes they do. And if not at obgyn when your in labor they drug test you and if you come up positive cps will meet you either in the hospital or at your home depending on the substance. If its weed look up your states restrictions cuz some places are hard on the rules of cannabis and will take your child until they check out your home to make sure your a safe parent along with testing after to make sure you stop. Simple resolutions. Dont stress. But you gotta stop. Its not worth messing up the baby or your chances of keeping them after birth. Iv seen everything happen to kids to everyone around me. And i made sure i wouldnt fuck up for my child. Do the same and be a good mama darling. Goodluck.

The first OB I went to always ran a drug test (which is ironic because she smoked weed LMAO). My last OBs didn’t drug test until after baby was born. It depends on your OB and the hospital you go to, BUT, it also depends on whether or not you have a criminal history of anything drug related (I do not have any drug related charges, thank god). This happened years ago, but I was 16 weeks pregnant with my second son and didn’t even know it until I took a pregnancy test. I literally had ZERO symptoms, and I did smoke a blunt, plus drink alcohol BEFORE I found out (for all of you judgmental Karen’s out there, yes, I stopped immediately after I found out lol). No crazy sense of smell, no immediate weight gain, no nausea, no cravings, not even my breasts got plump. I took a test when I noticed I was bloated and it didn’t go away. I worked at a hotel, around powerful chemicals at the time, during the holidays. And I did still have my period until after that test came back positive :upside_down_face: Almost ended up on an episode of ‘I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant.’ :rofl::rofl::rofl:

yes my understanding is they drug test everytime you pee in a cup and they will test baby to once you deliver.

I know someone who smoked pot their whole pregnancy. Told their doctor about it. She never had cps involved in her life. :woman_shrugging:

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Yes they sure do and several times

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Hopefully your talking about Marijuana and if so No but stop atleast by your third trimester love or dhs can step in and take your baby if he or she tests positive.

Yes they do and of u drop dirty they’ll take the baby away

Weed is fine don’t trip about it. They prefer you not to but won’t take your kid for it. States may be different. But Indiana and Michigan don’t care

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Yes my daughter just had a baby and she smoked weed… she got child welfare called on her and an open case… and she quit soon as she found out she was pregnant

Yes ma’am every time you pee in the cup it’s tested and they won’t say anything to you either

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Every appt they will do a urine sample they always test that urine. If it is first appt ok they will check to make sure you stop. If you have anymore after that plus the baby is born with drugs , you will lose that child! This is a perfect time for you to stop!

Yes they do!! I worked in Ob/gyn! If you keep testing positive they call CPS!! And you’ll lose your kid!! They do randoms too! You never know when it’s gonna happen. As you shouldn’t!!

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If u have to ask the question then its because ur gonna fail the test…

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Yes and they keep track along the way! They also notify family services once the baby is born and they will do home visits! Depending on your state laws

I believe they test you at your first appointment and definitely when you have baby. I didn’t know that I got tested the day my son was born (I’m clean so it didnt matter anyway) but I just wasn’t sure why that wasn’t mentioned to me.

I was honest with my ob i had thrown up MULTIPLE times a day all day long to where i was in the hospital for low everything from throwing up. I told my ob that i had started smoking a little weed and that it helped me sleep it helped me eat and i stop throwing up! She specifically told me and i quote " amanda if i had a dr that could perscribe you medical Marijuana i would" she knew and i ended up delivering at a different hospital i had smoked the night i went into labor and they didnt say anything to me after i had him! If its anything other then weed i hope you can become sober for your baby.

Yes they do when they take blood from you

Yes and anytime you go to labor and delivery they drug test you

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They take it for the initial appointment and then not until the baby is born they test their first wet diaper. Stopping smoking a month ahead left no problems and wasn’t tested at every appointment. If it’s medicinal in your state and you have a card they can’t say anything to you about it anyway

Yes they do. They send ur urine off. Then the baby is tested by first poop and depending on usage & how long it can test as far back as 2-3 months

What’s up with these fan questions! :flushed:

It’s best to talk to your doctor. They will not report you until the birth of your child, depending on unborn child laws in your state.

I’ve had four kids and was never aware that anyone took a drug test on me.

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What. The. $&!# are you serious…if you can’t beat an addiction for the life you’re carrying, you should not be a parent…

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Yes they do time to get clean

If your worried about that YOU SHOULD NOT BE HAVING KIDS! You clearly only care about getting caught verse the well being of your child! :roll_eyes:

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With my first son I remember right before I was about to give birth I had to give a urine sample, and it came out so clear that the nurse made me give her another urine while being in the bathroom with me. She thought I had filled the cup up with water. They take it very serious and I was told Urine taken at every appointment was just to check chemical levels, and hydration but when I signed into my patient portal I seen the urine tests were all screened for every drug including weed.

In your case…I certainly hope so. And I’m a recovering addict :grin:

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Just because she may fail a drug test because of something she did prior to learning she was pregnant does not automatically make her a bad parent or drug addict for fuck sake, all you perfect woman need to get off the internet and go tend to your perfect kids and perfect husband in your perfect little houses and let the normal humans live in peace!! I’m sure none of you consumed alcohol unknowingly that you are pregnant huh or had a night out with friends and smoked a little pot :unamused: of course y’all didn’t because your fucking perfect

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Yes. Every single appointment you go to.
Every pee cup, blood work…all of it.

Why you guys got to judge she just found out bro and no but be honest to your dr always

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Damn that’s bold of u! And that’s what you’re worried about? :woman_facepalming: please seek help

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They didnt used to but drug use is so rampant now and if they have a reason to suspect i think they do not sure if they ask permission I do know that in washington state they now test the placenta and 1ST stool to determine at birth what drugs and how long what trimester were used but that may also be based on missing prenatal appts and signs that baby show of distress after birth

Yikes, are you serious…wtf…pry shouldn’t have kids if you are worried about drug test during pregnancy, they take urine everytime you go to a dr appt.

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Are you effing kidding me. Read that!!! You are worried about… Yourself? Damn. I’m trying not to have judgement on you for this, truly, but please get yourself help, for your child, yourself and the future for both of you. Best wishes

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Yes. And at birth and they don’t have to tell you they are either.
What kind of question is this?? Like priorities much…

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Don’t be afraid, ur dr can give u resources to help you with this

Yes they do & they test the baby when its born.

Nope not til 7 months for Marijuana hopefully thats what your talking about. :pray:t4: Prayers for a healthy blessing!

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They have to order the test specifically. Lab work outside of clinic because so many states have medicinal use now its not really a state thing anymore. They also have to have your permission to drug test you first. If you dont have your MJ card, SOMETIMES they legally have to report it to DCF if your baby is born testing positive for THC but it also depends on the state you live in. Its not frowned upon like it was 10 years ago. DCF rarely opens a case on marijuana use. You’ll be fine :slightly_smiling_face: stop shaming yourself for treating yourself the way you feel is best. Congrats on your pregnancy :clap: :heartbeat:

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Omg she just found out she is pregnant!!! Dang y’all… like what if she smoked or ect… but now that she KNOWS SHE’S PREGNANT she may stop!!.. like damn…she might stop… she just found out… some of yall need to calm down for real…:unamused:

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Just let them know ahead of time you’ll be fine

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The best thing to do is be honest especially if you will need help quitting.

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Yes so if you are doing anything STOP.

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Girl you’ll be ok. Just stop now. Unless its weed. Then I say carry on.

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Yes they drug test you. And they don’t have to tell you either. Better to be up front and honest. They’ll know.

If you’re only smoking weed, you’re fine. I smoked throughout my entire pregnancy both times. No problems at all!!

If you smoke weed you need to stop… it will be in your baby’s meconium…the first poo… if you smoke after 5 months… that is what they test… Google it… plus ya know… you are pregnant… you shouldn’t be using anything…

They test for everything. The nine week blood work they test u for everything. So if ur using. Be honest with ur dr and they can advise u what u need to do.

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I was never drug tested for any of my three pregnancies. Or at least if they did they didn’t tell me.

Yes, run drug screens and type and RH factor, if you don’t stop the drugs and your baby survives, she/he will be born also addicted, and its not pretty. Can also be born blind, deformed, intellectually disabled and missing a functioning organ, I’ve been up close and personal with a young woman born to a mother addicted to crack

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No… I smoked pot my entire 2nd pregnancy. BTW this was 23 yrs ago

y’all attacking this lady but she could just be smoking w33d, you never know. it’s still illegal in most states recreationally! she just found out she’s pregnant and may be quitting but is scared she’ll still test positive at her first appt! YOU NEVER KNOW A PERSONS SITUATION. don’t judge her!

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The OBGYN office I worked for only tested when there were “flags” but it is not routine.

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Yes, they do test. And no, they don’t ask for permission. And if you’re positive, they have to call CPS.

Damn y’all need to get up off the girl, she JUST found out, da fuq, y’all some judgemental assholes and y’all wonder why NOBODY posts shit bc they’re ALWAYS so quick to be judged about whatever it may be… smmfh, that’s not anybody’s place to judge this girl, but the man upstairs!! :100::100::100:

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Yes they do for sure. I live in Alabama and they do here for sure.

Don’t know what kind of Doctors yall have. My doctor has ways talked to me about everything with detail and what he can and can’t do. Straight up told me their not allowed to do drug tests WITHOUT CONSENT! You’re supposed to trust your doctor and be honest with them. Unless they are suspecting and have some sort of related drug complications during labor then they will test the babies umbilical cord. The reason I know is because someone called my doctor and accused me of doing drugs. Thats why I know this. I gave many drug tests through out my pregnancy each one with consent and even let them test the umbilical cord once my daughter was born.

My ob that I have always used runs drug tests and urine tests at every appointment :woman_shrugging:t2:

I wonder if people post these questions just to sit back and watch the comments :woman_facepalming:t2:

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Now you know your pregnant if you stop using you will test negative for drugs at all your appointments. I understand that you used prior to you knowing it happens but if you still using then get help ASAP

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Unless it is weed, I would seriously suggest you quit now. Even if they don’t test during pregnancy, they test the baby when it’s born. If it has drugs on it’s system, you will most likely lose custody on day one.

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Honestly. She asked a question. It could be that she was using and didnt know she was pregnant. I pray she stops now, but bashing her because she asks a question… Yall need to get your priorities in check.

Quit now and you will be fine. They usually don’t test unless you give them a reason to.

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My doctors started at the start of the 2 trimester i smoked weed thu my whole pregnancy or i wouldnt of been able to eat. Some states will have you talk to a social worker after you have the baby.

Yes they do… and Didnt do it NOT ONCE until i was 8cm dilated… planned on nursing and they wouldnt allow for it because i had thc in my system… and had to get tested 2 times a week by cps for 1.5 months… my husband and I both…

P.s. yall freakin out over someone smoking weed while pregnant need to chill tf out… EVERYONE has THC receptors whether you smoke or not… THC allows for focus ect… My son is VERY bright and was talking complete sentences at 6.5 months old…

Maybe you should smoke something to calm tf down :rofl::rofl:

She just found out she’s pregnant. She never said she was going to continue smoking or not . You guys are so judgmental :roll_eyes:

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Just to clarify…I smoke pot. But didn’t while pregnant.

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I smoked the majority of my pregnancy all except the last 10 weeks. I’m in the Bible Belt of Texas and nothing has happened. My doc knew I smoked and the few reasons I did was because of nausea and sleep deprivation. My doc honestly told me it’s probably healthier for me and baby both than taking a bunch of prescriptions.

California here ; if it’s weed here they will tell you to stop smoking and they’ll check you periodically. Anything worse I’m sure you’ll get a referral to CPS but as long as you test clean and your baby is clean at birth they said they would just follow up and that would be it!

At the end of the day, if they test or not…if u do drugs and your baby is born w withdrawal. A… Why dont you google baby born w withdrawls and watch it. Its traumatic and idk how anyone could put an innocent newborn through that but even that aside, thats when shit hits the fan. Child services, police, not to mention trying to get your baby back and proving u r no longer using which hopefully a baby growing inside of u will make u at the very least want to try or walk away and let someone adopt that baby who will be a loving parent, my some drug addict who hurt her baby before it was even born! (And not that I’m all about abortion but if u r that selfish of a person to continue drugs, why r u even having this baby?? I try not to judge people but I’m definitely mrs mcjudgy when kids are involved in anything

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Yes every single time you go

They only tested me after I told her I was a frequent smoker before we started trying to get pregnant. Maybe my second or third appt.

yes and cps will get involved and take ur child when born and take any welfare u get

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You give urine at every appointment so I’m assuming they would be able to see? I’m not sure if they specifically screen for drugs though.

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Only if you give them a reason. I was never tested. Not even when my daughter was born

They test when the baby is born no matter what. I’d suggest stop using whatever you are and get help! There are options for pregnant mothers take advantage of that and get better!

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Yes… when you go to the hospital to give birth they drug test you and if you’re positive for anything they will call DCBS and the hospital social worker will get involved.

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