Recreational drugs question

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Hi,

I have recently found out I am 6 weeks pregnant. I have received my midwife questionnaire and it asks a question around recreational drugs. When I first received a positive pregnancy test, I had tried some stuff the weekend prior (with absolutely no knowledge of my pregnancy) I have since worked out the dates and I would not have yet been pregnant. However, due to spotting I did inform my doctor and let her know about the recreationals. My concern is that I am going to have to answer yes to my midwife and she is going to treat me like an addict which isn’t the case. This was the one and only time in my life that this had happened, due to a simple error of judgement over a few drinks.

any advice on whether I should be honest or what will happen during that appointments?

Always be honest with medical professionals as otherwise you hinder your care. Most midwives are pragmatic people and will listen to you and not label you as an addict. But I am afraid that taking drugs recreationally will mean they might have some follow up to be sure you are not lying as often addicts do lie about their health.

I'd say no! I'd be too embarrassed and if you are sure you weren't already pregnant then it shouldn't make a difference.

I had to go in for a procedure some years ago and as part of registering and completing my forms they asked about drug use over a set time period.

I was going to lie but then thought I did not want to take any risks what with surgery.
So I wrote the truth on the form and nobody even cared enough to mention it. It think it maybe the same with you?

Many years ago when I was pregnant the first time I had a big night out before I found out that I was pregnant. I told my doctor as I was really worried and she was totally unfazed. She said that unless I was a regular drug and alcohol user who planned to carry on through pregnancy, there was nothing to worry about. Obviously, I'm not and I didn't and it was never mentioned again.
Always be honest with health professionals. Otherwise you're wasting everyone's time and not getting the help you need.

OP your midwife and doctor have likely encountered many mothers who have used recreational drugs and alcohol before they knew they were pregnant who are not likely to use now they know they’re pregnant.

Tell the truth. A conversation about drug use might be embarrassing for you (especially if this if the only time you’ve used recreational drugs) but they’re just doing their jobs. If you fan they’re judgemental or treating you inappropriately all to see someone else.

I’m sure they’ve encountered far more than someone who used once in the days before falling pregnant.