How Long Does Oxycodone Stay In A 33-week Pregnant Woman's System, And Will It Affect My Baby At Delivery?

Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2022

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Question : yes im 33 wks pregnant and dont do oxycodone 30mg everyday but want to know how long if i quit completely will it take to get out of my babies system before deliver ive heard thry to take in and take my baby from me if any shows up in me or baby could te state

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually 2-3 days

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Opioids will continue to show their clinical effect in the new born baby up to 3-4 days for sleepiness while other symptoms might take up to 7 days to recover after delivery.

Many birth defects, preterm delivery and altered fetal growth are seen if baby if mother consumes opioids during pregnancy.
Before delivery it takes 2-3 weeks to opioids to reduce significantly in babies system.

Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj