Hey, you know what are you talking about? You are pregnant and you are still taking these pills…that too Vicodin? Don’t you know that this is very harmful for you as well as for your baby? So, please, stop taking these pills right away. Taking of vicodin for a prolonged period may result in dizziness, nausea, vomiting and even respiratory depression, and hallucination. And since you are pregnant, this may affect the well-being of your baby as well. So please talk to your doctor immediately and do something about this addiction of yours. I would suggest you to go for the rehab programs. It will really help you, I’m sure. Take care.

Thats...I don't mean to judge, but harming yourself is one thing (been there),
harming the life of your newborn....JUST STOP!!!

Hi there I am curious to know how your labor was and most of all how is your baby, any health problems. I myself was in your shoes I toke vicodin my whole pregnancy as while due to medical conditions all my doctors knew and they said it is one of the safest pain meds out there for pregnant women. I had alot of fear when I gave birth (c-section) that something would be wrong, but baby is healthy and is so ahead of his game he is 7 months now crawling and walking talking. I hope all is well with you and your baby

Vicodin is actually one of the safest pain releivers (narcs) to give a pregnant woman. Let's not start judging someone simply because she is pregnant without knowing all of the facts.

If you truly want to stop taking this medication, please speak with your physician about it. There are ways that they can help you to discontinue its use. Are you taking it for some sort of pain? Perhaps there is an alternative therapy which would be less impactful? A little more information can help me provide you with a more thorough reply.

Hey girls. I'm glad I found this forum. I too have been taking vicodin for about a year on and off for severe back pain and injury. I have recently become pregnant and immediately inquired as to taking pain meds during my pregnancy. I was also told it is one of the safest pain relievers to take. Even more so than over the counter ibuprofin. I am going to continue to take my meds until my doctor advises otherwise, but it makes me feel better to know there are others out there in my situation and also who have healthy babies. THANKS!!!

I took vicodin throughout my whole pregnancy I also have chronic back pain and if you have been pregnant then you know that the pain gets alot worse as you put on weight and grow in every inch of your body, I was so nervous for the day I delivered I wasnt sure if maybe the baby would come out with an addiction as well but everything was fine and it seemed as if every doctor or nurse I saw was nevcer concernend about it. I remember when opiates came up in my urine test so they sent me to an ultrasound specialsit who can see all that could be wrong and all was fine there were actually suprised that they would send me there for that. I took them from day one of my pregnancy and my baby is healthy my husband actually says he has super geans never gets sick and is 23 pounds at 7 1/2 months and he got his first tooth today I just watch him closely to make sure he does everything when he should and let me tell you he is ahead of the game he has been crwaling since the end of 5 months and he has been walking holding onto things at early 7 months, he even gooed and gawed early. Just make sure your doctors monitor you throughout your pregnancy. One more thing do you have a hard time with prenatls I couldnt take them my whole pregnancy they made me sick. Good luck..

Safe?... I don't know about that.

Sure, its not heroin or oxycodone, but hydrocodone is still a pretty strong opiate.

Safe, according to the ACOG. This narcotic pain reliever has one of the smallest amounts of drug crossing the placental barrier in pregnant women, thus making it relatively safe. It is, in fact much much safer than Ibuprophen or Aspirin in pregnant women. The strength of a drug does not necessarily have anything to do with its safety in pregnancy. It is the teratogenic effects on a developing fetus and the risk for miscarriage which providers think about when prescribing pain relievers to pregnanyt women. Oxycodone is also relatively safe for pregnant women.

listen.....im an addict and have been hooked on vicodin and percocets....it will ruin your entire life....yours and your baby.....its nothing to joke with...i needed them just to get up in the morning......you should talk to someone because...you cant JUST STOP taking them yah know.....im a month clean and i feel great....dont dig yourslef in the dirt.....get help and watch your life will be so much better.....Ryan

Hey there! I know what you are going through! I, too, am taking vicoden and pregnant. I'm 9weeks along and have been taking vicoden since day 1. I have a bulging disc in my neck and I have been taking vicoden for pain along with muscle relaxers for 2yrs now. I was scheduled for a discetomy with fusion right before we got pregnant, but thats out the door now. I told my Ob what was going on and he asked that I stopped taking the med before delivery b/c the baby will be addicted to it. I was shocked to hear him say that I could take the med up until delivery. Even the muscle relaxer, Flexeril. He said that neither medication causes birth defects, but your baby will be addicted. Thats something to keep in mind! I also told him that I would like to stop taking everything but my vitimans and he subscribed me another pain med that is non-narcotic.
I know I'm addicted to the vicoden and there's a good chance that you are too. We've been taking it for far too long. I'm scared of going through withdrawls, but I'd rather do it now than have to watch my baby go through it! Its going to be a long, hard road, but we can do it!
Just keep in mind that if you continue to take it, when the baby is born, the pediatrician is going to have to order vicoden from the hospital pharmacy to give to your newborn so they can ween the baby off the med, it will go through withdrawl! And if you are considering breastfeeding, you may have to take a vicoden before you breastfeed to pass it along to the baby so it will eat!!
Stay strong!!!! May God Bless You and Your Family!!

It upsets me so much when people judge. Being pregnant does not meen that you are no longer addicted. If that was the way that it was then do you know how many suffering addicts would be getting pregnant. I am a loving mother of three. Before becoming a mother I was the classic stay at home Mom. I ran a daycare and I remember being pregnent with my first two daughters and becoming angry when people would come anywhere near me with cigerates. Then I became depressed and was drinking daily. I was a full blown alcholic. I found out I was pregnent and I was so happy because I thought that was the answer to all my prayrs. I remember looking in the mirror and saying "finaly you can stop." I was dead wrong. I was not only physically but mently and spirituly addicted. I cut down alot but I had to drink just to get through. Every morning I woke up and looked in the mirror and told myself that I hated myself and call myself all kinds of names. After having my son I was in desperation. I couldn't take care of a baby in this condition so I called Alcholics Annonoumous and from that day on I started recovery. Yes I had relapses and had to go into rehab but now I can say that I have been cober for six months. Anyone who sais coments like "it's one thing to hurt yourself but yoiu baby is diffrent," has no idea what addiction is all about. Instead of critisising someone why don't you try and help them and tell them about NA or AA. Trust me the ladfy that posted this is living in her own hell and your words are making nothing better........

I think if she is taking Vicodin for a medical reason, then it's worng to tell her that she is addicted. I was confused by the topic of this post. If, however she is NOT taking it for good medical reason, then I agree completely, she needs to seek help. Thanks for bringing up your story. I think people will find some comfort in reading your words.