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

Yup. Mine tested for everything

These questions cannot be real

No they don’t unless social services are concerned of drug use

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Uhm… depends on state but you probably should quit whatever it is your doing for your baby’s sake. Smh

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Oh for fucks sake.

You’re carrying a life within your body, stop the b.s. and get clean for it. Whether it’s weed or anything else.

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That’s so sad to even ask that

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Every doctor appointment u have you will take a test

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If you admit to it they will drug test you. But, in Michigan anyway they can’t test without telling you. Also in Michigan since it’s no longer illegal CPS will show up bc it’s still protocol but they’re going to see that you’re a good mom and leave you alone.

But if you pregnant and doing any drug other then weed it’s in your best interest to stop now so u don’t hurt your child

Wow at the responses like she didn’t say she wasn’t going to quit, that being said depends where you are but I say no unless you tell them you are a user or give them a reason to .

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Grandma here… worked in labs
It depends on the state… most do not drug test unless there is a suspected drug use … however when baby is born there are complete blood work up and of there are any in the system.of the baby or the cord then CPS is called
…please Note
You DO NOT have to allow your blood being drawn… Im not sure about California anymore on the Herb smoking being it is actually less harmful then cigarettes…
Your early in pregnancy so don’t worrie yourself… just stop now and drink lots of fluid… don’t stress over it
Bless you and the new life!

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Clearly you should be swallowing loads instead of bringing an innocent baby into this world. Apparently you can’t even take care of yourself!

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I’m in VA.When I was pregnant with my last two kids(2018&2020)
they did absolutely NO urine testing.I did however have blood tests but only for a few. My first visit to see how far along I was,for genetic testing,and for blood sugar.You should be honest with your DR.

Might wanna stop all drugs unless there’s a legit prescription.
No judgement… just beneficial advice.

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Hi! 29 weeks here and I can say from both of my pregnancies they ask about drug use and do test. If you are talking about cannabis, they normally overlook it because some people smoke due to hyperemesis gravidarum aka severe morning sickness that causes you to loose weight and not be able to eat at all… My dr said she “can’t recommend cannabis” but in my state, as long as there are no other drugs in your system and your honest with your dr, they may do a wellness check and make sure you have basic needs met, water, electric you know… But every state is different. Most important thing is, no two pregnancies are the same and what works for some may not for others. Sorry for all the judgement your getting.

Yes every appointment ur required to. Umm sad that you ask this… shouldn’t be doing drugs while pregnant … :woman_shrugging:t3:

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Yes they do some states r not really concerned about weed but it is a test the do either in our pee or blood an if pregnant after ten weeks the cord is sharing blood flow from u to baby .

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So get yourself clean, nobody says anything right off but you def can’t keep your kid with drugs in your system. Best wishes !!

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OMG!! If your using you need to get clean…for you child, if not for yourself. Please

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I had to do a urine sample every appt. I used Marijuana and my dr knew about it. ( better that than harmful pharmaceuticals) and I never had any issues.

Yes & you will be turned in to child welfare if you test dirty…if you are using get help!

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In Alabama, they test but won’t say anything unless you test positive after month five or six. If you quit before month five the baby won’t show positive at birth, however if the baby shows positive at the hospital, cps will get involved!!

Some states test you and some dont BUT your child will be tested at Birth for everything and if a positive test comes out a social worker will come see you while your still in the hospital and possibly take your child away.
If youre thinking of keeping it please get help to quit. :pray:
Prayers to you.

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Not here unless there’s a known concern.

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Yes and some states they don’t even tell you that their doing , and they test the baby and you when you give birth too.

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She just found out she’s pregnant for crying out loud. Give her the chance to figure out what to do next. She’s probably concern but will stop.

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Some of y’all are some hypocritical nagging ass Nancy’s. Who the fuck are you to judge her. All she did was ask a question? Some of y’all probably were the parent your kids couldn’t talk too. Good riddance :roll_eyes: :woman_facepalming:t4: You :speaking_head:FEMALES

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They do at first, yes… And then again when the baby is born in some states… I certainly hope you’re just worried about weed… it’s perfectly safe to continue to smoke until a month before you deliver to test clean…

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These comments are dumb, she just found out she’s probably worried about it still being in her system when the time comes

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Yes but they offer help if test positive. See a dr

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In TN they do one at every appointment. Marijuana isn’t ever a big deal here, As long as there isn’t any complication like the baby having withdraw symptoms. I know for a fact I tested pos on probably every test I had for Marijuana bc it’s the only thing that help me keep food down and I wasn’t gaining weight so my Dr didn’t care I smoked to help settle my stomach. My best friend on the other hand, she was given alot of pain meds while pregnant bc she was so sick and in pain from her body trying to reject the fetus. I mean the hospital gave her pain meds and fluid every 2 weeks the entire pregnancy and even sent her home with pain meds a few times. Her son ended up being born with withdraw symptoms. He tested clean for everything except Marijuana and they called dcs bc he had Marijuana in his system. I defiantly think it was the pain meds she was given evry couple of weeks that caused the withdraws but they still called dcs bc of the Marijuana. So defiantly depends on the state, what kind of drugs and the Dr/hospital if anything comes if it.

Here in Texas yes they do. First visits they usually inform you what came back positive and help you to get clean but if you continue to test positive they are obligated to inform CPS and baby will be tested when born.

Yes! And if your not clean by the time your 6 months pregnant they will get cps involved and will take your baby from you as soon as its born…

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I feel like this question was “asked” just to raise s riot…attention seeking

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Know someone who was drinking and smoking weed during pregnancy and blood work was done on the baby… she almost had her kid taken from her because there was traces of Marijuana in the baby’s system… that was in FL. Dcf was involved for about 6 months after the baby was born and since the mom remained clean that time Dcf closed the case eventually but she had to go through hell just to make sure her kid wasn’t taken from her. Best bet, don’t do illegal drugs while pregnant because it does cause birth defects. As soon as you find out your pregnant and you decide to keep your child, also do what’s best for the child and stop your addictions so your child doesn’t have to suffer through health issues because of your poor choices.

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Y’all do know med pot can be given to preg women where it’s legal if shes got severe nausea or anxiety …
I hope your not using. Or if you haaad used your done now! Your baby deserves better than drugs. Your momma up to you to give it to em.

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Some do they also do it at the hospital when you go into labor you just found out so it’s time to stop and stay sober for the baby so he or she can come out nice and healthy nobody should be judging just stop doing what you’re doing

Yes sometimes I dont advise any one Pregnate to do any flower while Pregnate they can drug test u whenever and u never know and when u give birth it can cause them to call cps etc I wouldnt test it

If you did something not knowing you are pregnant it’s different… but if you continue doing it after you and they know… it’s irresponsible, selfish and damaging for the child and can get into serious problems…

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Yes, yes they do. And it’s random. That’s why you don’t do drugs when you’re pregnant. You shouldn’t do drugs ever but some people will never learn…

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They find drugs in your system they’ll take that baby as soon as you pop it out and turn it over to child services.

Yes they do. It’s mandatory

Yup every time you go and even when you go to the hospital any n especially when you go to labor n delivery.

Yes. They don’t tell you either. If you test positive for anything at the time of birth they will test the baby too.

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Everytime u take a urine sample at ur appointment there checking !

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Why i had full custody for the past 6 yrs…

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They can and likely will. If you’re in a legal state with a valid med card, then they might not do anything if it’s just :leaves::leaves::leaves:, but if you medically can I’d suggest you stop now before you get in trouble.

Yes they do. But they do it continually to see if you’ve stopped. They test baby too.

You need to grow up and think about your baby

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Yes like they should

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18-20 week appointment when they take your blood work

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Also I think some of yall should smoke. Lol Judgemental assholes.

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Yep and at birth too get ready too.

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They did for my last pregnancy every single time but not this pregnancy I think it depends on the doctor

JUST FOUND OUT is the keyword here. Some of y’all have absolutely no comprehension skills.

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Why yes, yes they do… especially when they do blood work and urine… they will also test you baby at birth once they find you’ve used… since your post does not clarify what drug(s) you’ve used/using of if you’re an addict or recreational user… I suggest doing what you gotta do 100% to get clean and put that baby first! The docs will be able to see your levels decline and run out of your system.

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If you do drugs while pregnant, you are the scum of the earth and should be sterilized and locked up

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In CA they do. At least they did at one of the offices I went to. They did in the monthly pee tests.

It’s insane how fast people are jumping down this woman’s throat. Making so many assumptions from the question she asked. Smh.

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No not unless they expect something or you have a history

I smoked weed daily when I was pregnant and found it hard to quit so I asked for random drug testing. This helped me quit. However, if you keep testing dirty you will get your child taken. Motivation I apparently needed though.

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Where I’m from they take blood and urine your first appointment. If they see drugs in your system they will continue to test you and will be able to see if levels are going up or down. If drugs are in your system at birth they take the baby.

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Yes they will at your apts. If iys in your system when you first go in (first apt) its okay. You JUST found out. Theyll tell you to quit and such. But you will be okay rn. Just don’t continue it.

Just be honest with your doctor. And as long as you stop the drugs since you found out your pregnant you and your baby will be ok. I was partying and ended up getting pregnant and stopped when i found out and she turned out fine.

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Yes they do in ct I had a test every appointment that they needed my urine

It’s legal now to smoke weed can’t get in trouble no more for it

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Yes they do usually every appointment or every other just depends. I completely stopped smoking when I found out, haven’t picked it up since either

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Lol they never tested me with either of my kids, my blood and urine were for other tests. If the suspect they will. But my doc was cool as hell and supported legalizing in WA before it was legal

Yes. They do. Maybe more than once… idk lol… I know once for sure!
If it’s just marijuana, I wouldn’t stress it. If it’s more than that I would definitely talk to your doctor!
(I’m not encouraging smoking it while pregnant… I just know many who did and do!)

It depends on your state and ob. My ob didn’t do urine tests except once. I was cleared by him to smoke until 32 weeks for HG.

Yes they do they do they make you pee in a cup every time you go to a baby dr appointment and when they take your blood they check for everything so you might want to think about getting clean an staying clean for your baby and also if they have suspicion of drug use then when the baby is born they will check the cord blood and that will tell them if you use and how many times you used during your pregnancy

In Maryland at every appointment they do a urine test. At birth they do a urine test and take a piece of umbilical cord for testing.

First time yes if it shows up they will again if its cannabis be open with ur dr about it either way I would be open about it

It depends on the state

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In N.C. and I had no issues. The only difference it made was when I had my daughter they ran an extra test to check something with her lungs. I was honest about it when I was admitted for my induction.

Usually they do not drug test at your prenatal appointments sometimes at the very first one they will but I do know that they do test when you go into labor but your best bet is to be honest with your practitioner so that you can have the best chance at a healthy baby and a healthy pregnancy

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Smh. More worried about getting tested then what your doing to that baby.WTF?

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Yes and after so many months they stop because it will show up when baby is born and tested then you leave with no baby! Not because it happened to me, I’m a foster parent

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You should not be doing drugs and pregnant you can have a birth defect baby so give this child a life it’s not about you anymore

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Yep! I hope she loses her kid. Dumb bitch

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Yea but If you’re new pregnant they won’t care … but if they you keep using whatever u use … like throughout you’re pregnancy … they will definitely have CPS or DHS there the day you deliver Your baby… and they will take it and proof as to why they needed to take your child

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If she was doing drugs before she knew she was pregnant then she’s not a dumb bitch. She is if she keeps doing them

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They do ? I had no idea and I have 4 kids :joy:

They usually do. So please for the health of your baby don’t do anymore drugs, whatever you’re doing will affect your baby.:disappointed::disappointed:

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They do, at least at the first appointment. On a side note, could be that she was doing drugs before finding out she was pregnant and is worried on that. If that’s the case just be honest and open.

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They do at your first prenatal appointment. If anything shows up, there could be random tests during the pregnancy and once they start showing negative they wont test anymore. At least thats how the obgyn I worked for handled it

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They will but just be honest up front so the doctor can keep an eye on everything. You would be surprised at the amount of people who use before finding out they are pregnant and have to have that talk with the doctor. Ignore the negative comments. They wont do anything but stress you out over something you most likely didnt even intentionally do.

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They do. Most OB’s will tell you to wean yourself off no later than 6 months. Some are more stringent. Mine told me to switch over to CBD bud. I absolutely hated it and ended back up on nausea medicine so I could eat.

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Yes they do if you fail one you will take one every time till the baby is born

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Maybe you should worry more about not doing drugs while your pregnant

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They do. Be honest with them about anything you’ve taken while pregnant l. They aren’t there to judge and will offer guidance if it is needed. Best wishes.

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Just don’t take that chance!

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Most Ob/Gyn office/clinic make you pee in a cup at every appointment, and drug test that every time. Most dr don’t tell you that

If your doing like weed no but if your a know drug using that yeah… second please don’t do drugs when your pregnant or after you have a helpless infant please for the baby safety and well being

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Perhaps. But quit whatever you’re on, you should be good. But If you continue to test positive they will take your baby, thank God. A baby with an addiction is one of the saddest things I’ve seen

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I’m pregnant and have never had a drug test? But I am in Australia so maybe different for each country.
What drugs are you doing? Have you looked up the effects it has on babies ?
My recommendation is to seek help as a baby addicted to drugs is extremely heartbreaking to watch.
Goodluck with it all.

Not usually at appointment s. But when you deliver. If you are dirty at birth CPS will take baby and any other kids at home.

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I believe they test if they feel it necessary at the birth…I don’t believe I was ever tested. I was asked by my Dr but that’s all. I do know some who were tested. I really don’t know how it works but I would think testing every woman who has a baby just because is over stepping some boundaries.

They usually do on the first test if it’s just weed they won’t tell cps or state, don’t stress these people saying meth and coming at you’re throat. Ok plenty of people who smoke weed until they was up to 26 weeks to help them eat and the doctor told them it was fine.

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Yeah I’m Columbus Ohio they do