[A.J.]

child was born with addiction to meth, just looking 4 what 2 expect and how 2 comfort and take care of baby

[Nicole H]

gosh I don't have any advice to give you but I wanted to say congratulations and wish you the best of luck with your new baby. I'm sure that you will have a hard road ahead until the baby gets better and I hope he or she has a great life with you.

[Kendi]

im sorry i wouldnt really know what to advise you, i just hope it all works out.good luck

[Paul C]

i have no idea but i do wish you all the best of luck and happy endings too, wot that poor thing has all ready gone through, to i dont like drug takers is an understatment! but i do feel for them why they got in that state in the 1st place, love, luck and happyness to you allxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Son of Troll]

as a 14 year sober meth addict myself I would say that meth addiction is more of a mental addiction than a physical addiction .......I would see if the baby straightens its legs and if so pull it up into standing position on your lap , sing to the baby while standing it on your lap ..... purchase an inflatable barrell for burping the baby over and to let the baby rest its chest on while it bounces its legs ths will give it a way to burn energy

[Shell C]

Buy a baby sling (if its got leg holes, sew them shut so bub doesn't slide out them), wrap in a small sheet or blanket and keep baby on you. This is how baby felt in the womb and it calms them down.You need to remember the worst hangover you have ever had, and that's about half what bub is going to go through.So anything you would do for a baby with a headache is a good start. Dark, quiet rooms and nice warm baths. A dummy may or may not help (some bubs like them, some don't).See a paediatrician and see if you can give baby panadol, and find out if you should be giving bub a bit of extra water (I'm not sure if they still recommend that for drug babies).You'll probably have trouble with weight gain to start with, and bub may not want to feed. This means you will have to watch out for dehydration in the infant as well. Expect developmental delays, meth messes with adults brains bad enough, let alone a babies.All in all good luck, and congrats!

[mamaposs]

Hi. I don't know about meth specifically, but I am a foster carer and have had my 11 month old daughter since she was 3 weeks old. She was born with heroin effects.It's hard to say what the effects will be for your baby. The immediate withdrawal effects of screaming and pain don't last too long - possibly as little as a couple of weeks. Effects can depend on whether the bio mum used throughout the pregnancy or in bursts, or stopped awhile before the birth.Doctors usually recommend that babies shouldn't be given panandol for withdrawal as it's best not to continue treating drugs with drugs.Your baby may have extreme sensitivity to light, noise and activity. Don't expect her (I'm picking a gender here - sorry if it's wrong) to be like other babies you know. When my daughter arrived, I had to rethink all my knowledge of how to care for a newborn. She hated being touched or held and I needed to slowly teach her that touch is a good thing. It may be necessary to avoid being out in public for while. Also, avoid letting friends and family members hold the baby. Wait until she is comfortable with you and is a more settled and relaxed baby. My daughter was extremely stressed for the first three months, then she became more settled and has developed into a delightful and happy little girl.Drug addicted babies often have some developmental delay. My daughter has poor muscle tone and is a bit behind developmentally. We see a physiotherapist which has made a big difference to her. We do daily exercises and she is getting stronger.Her physio and paediatrician are pleased with her progress and assure me that she will reach her milestones - just a bit slower than most. She may have learning difficulties later, but there is no way of knowing about that now.Generally, the effects of drugs in pregnancy are not as devastating and permanent as FASD (foetal alcohol spectrum disorder).I hope this information hasn't scared you too much! I'm trying to be honest and tell you the things I wish I'd known myself. My daughter has brought me so much joy and I thank God for her every day. Enjoy your baby and let her guide you as to the best way to care for her. I'm sure you'll be wonderful parents for her.