the best thing for both mom and baby is to be very honest with the doctor about all substance use. the sooner this happens the quicker the individual can get the drugs out of their body and focus on preparing for when the baby arrives. during prenatal care the ob-gyn may make a recommendation for how to best address drug use and which method of drug detox is the safest for mom and baby. it is important to note that drug use is not limited to illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin but also includes prescription drug abuse as well as over-the-counter drugs. the doctor may suggest that the patient enter a medical drug detox facility to remove the chemical toxins that have accumulated from drug abuse. there are many different options for medical drug detox and the doctor may suggest a preferred method safe for both mom and baby. gallus detox center is a private inpatient medical detox facility that specializes in iv therapy medical detox. if you have questions about our facility or detox method please call us at 855-338-6929.
my friend 5 months pregnant and a drug addict is it safe to just stop using when shes this far long? . she uses cocaine frequently