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Re: drug testing part of prenatal care?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 18:05:20 -0600 (CST)
i know that i was tested for hiv with my pregnancy eight years ago
without my specific knowledge. i only knew that i had been tested after
looking at my bill and seeing the charge for this test on it. to be
honest i do not recall signing anything, but it is possible i did. my
first appointment with my ob was a rather frightening experience due to
the way he reacted to my being prescribed a drug, before my period was
even late. he gave me virtually no info and referred me to a
specialist. it scared the crap out of me. fortunately, all turned out
well.
vicki
At Wed, 23 Feb 2000, Joeyanne wrote:
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>At Wed, 23 Feb 2000, tammy wrote:
>I would think that they have to let you know what it is they are testing
>for. When you first started seeing this doctor did you sign any thing
>or have papers to read? I don't think they can drug test with out a
>signed paper from you or if under 18 an adult. Call other doctors in
>the area and ask them about it. If it is a routine then you should have
>been informed.
>>
>>Actually the tesy is specific for marijuana or whatever. Each lab test
>>is specific for a certain substance, be it a drug or hormone or mineral,
>>etc. Every state is different, check online at child protective
>>services for the law where you live.
>>tamara R.N.
>>
>>At Fri, 30 Apr 1999, Jas wrote:
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>>>Your Dr. wasn't specifically testing for drugs. It is routine to do
>>>blood draws to check things like iron. Your routine blood test just
>>>picked up that you were smoking. I don't have any info what your Dr.
>>>would do if you continue to test positive. I am guessing by law she has
>>>to report the situation to children's services. I am glad you stopped
>>>and your baby thanks you.
>>>
>>>Jenn
>>>
>>>At Fri, 30 Apr 1999, me wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I am 17 weeks pregnant and a week after my last appointment my OB called
>>>>to tell me I tested Positive for Marijuana.
>>>>I didn't even know that she was going to drug test me. Is this envasion
>>>>of privacy or a normal part of prenatal care these days?
>>>>Everyone I asked that I knew smoked marijuana while they were pregnant
>>>>were shocked that my doctor tested me.
>>>>I know many, many women who all have had healthy,. normal babies that
>>>>smoked while pregnant.
>>>>My own mother smoked marijuana while she was pregnant with all 3 of her
>>>>kids,. there is nothing wrong with us!
>>>>My OB said that she was going to test me again at my next visit. If I
>>>>test positive again, (I shouldn't becasue I have quit) what kind of
>>>>action would she take? Would she recommend I go to rehab. or will
>>>>D.H.S. be waiting to take my child when I deliver?
>>>>Thanks for any response!
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>very scared,
>>>>me
>>>>
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