So I’ve been is prescribed oxycodone for my C-section and chronic pain. I found out I was four weeks pregnant and five days. I quit taking them as soon as I found out but I’m afraid that I could’ve caused or affect my unborn baby.
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Opioids generally don’t cause birth defects or anything, it’s just if you were to continue taking them, the baby could be born with withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve already stopped, you’ll be fine!!
If you can’t stop or you’re having withdrawal symptoms then I would really recommend you talk to your doctor about weaning you off them or even switching to suboxone. A mother going through withdrawal while pregnant can cause stress to the fetus.