I am a mother of 3 beautiful children (2) girls (1) boy whom where born healthy and at a good weight size, however I am currently 4 months pregnant and taking percocet for my back for the last 5-7 years. Since becoming pregnant I have tried to quit many times but I am/was un-able to. I am really struggling with the fact that I may have cause all kinds of damage to my un-born child this being said I am still going to cut down as much as possible and try quitting all together. This drug is awful I feel as though it the "addiction" has tainted my morals/ethics meaning I do not believe in drug use during pregnancy as my 3 other pregnancies I was clean from everything and I feel so dam guilty its not funny. so many question go through my mind everyday. Can precocets cause birth de-formations ? effect brain development ? and fetal growth ? just a few. although I am soo excited about my new babes on the way I am so dam worried as well I dont know I can just pray for the best :s
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Hi Tally,
Percocet is listed as a Category C drug by the FDA. Animal studies have shown some problems with the fetus development but there have been no thorough human testing.
So, we don't really know.
Does your obstetrician know? Many women are reluctant to tell them everything but they need to know.
Good luck.
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