a birthmother took heroin for 1st two weeks of preg and once in last trimster. How much damage to the unborn?

Published December 9, 2010

Question by lefty167: a birthmother took heroin for 1st two weeks of preg and once in last trimster. How much damage to the unborn?
My wife and I are weighing in on whether to adopt from this birthmother.. We’ve been through infertility treatments for 2 and half years. This is a tough decision.. We are aware of the potential for low birthweight and addiction..

Best answer:

Answer by popkin
there is no way to predict this. you will just need to take your chances that the b/m is telling the truth on the amount of drugs used.

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