[BabyBlu]

I have an injured back. It was injured PRIOR to getting pregnant. As my belly grew and my weight went up I was having even more pain. My OB/GYN put me on Vicodin because nothing else was working. He assured me it was safe. I've recently done some research on the internet regarding Vicodin and found there are contradictions regarding whether or not the baby will be born addicted. Has anyone been in my shoes before and how did it work out? I have since stopped taking it everyday and only take it when the pain is REALLY REALLY bad, usually after cleaning the house or doing laundry or driving for long periods of time. My doctor STILL assures me the baby will be fine. I just don't want my baby to"withdrawl"from ANY narcotic during it's first few days of life. I wouldn't be any better than a mother giving birth to a"Crack Baby". Any advice would be helpful.I've read some of your comments so far and I feel like major jerk for putting my babies health at risk just because of some pain. I feel like such an idot. Pain or no pain that's it, i'm NOT taking it. Thank you for your answers!

[angie i]

anything that goes into your body goes into the baby. so yes

[Kim B]

Honey adults get addicted to vicoden so I guess the answer would be yes the baby certainly could. I would suggest asking a specialist. It sounds as if your ob/gyn hasn't done his homework.

[Hunny Bunz]

I'm going to beg you to spare your baby any medication. I have a very painful chronic pain condition called Reflex Sympathetic Dystophy. While pregnant there is pain 24/7, I cry can't walk and hardly can crawl around to do chores. There are days I can't drive or leave the house, times where the pain is so severe that air on the skin can cause me to scream into my pillow. I am on my second pregnancy and will not be responsible for putting my baby's health at risk. Any pain God gives me I will and can handle for my baby's health. These are only a few of the pain symptoms I have - yes there are more but none worth putting my baby on pills.

[angelcuddle]

Vicodin is addictive in adults.....why wouldn't it be in newborns???While I am sure your newborn will not be out trying to score vicodin shortly after birth.....the child will most likely experience withdrawl symptoms.....shaking and crying.And if vicodin is found in your newborns bloodstream you may have some serious questions to answer weather your Doctor prescribed it or notI would get a new OBGYN as soon as possible and request a visit with a neonatologist to make sure the vicodin has not affected the baby.

[thatguy]

simple. yes