Methadone detox while pregnant? Been there? I will ask again, because people aren't understanding. I was violently attacked at 22 years old and would up using heroin to dull the memory. I sought therapy, got on a meth clinic. I was detoxing off meth after returning my life to normal and doing some serious mental house cleaning. I was down to 35 mgs when my husband and I got pregnant. To most meth clients, 35 mgs is a laughable dose, the usual dose is like 130 mgs. I have decided NOT to abort, but to place my faith in the Lord and continue my VERY SLOW detox. I am now 8 weeks pregnant and at 26 mgs, with about 9 weeks left on the detox. I disagree with current thought that it is safer for ALL pregnant methadone patients to stay on meth because they might relapse while pregnant if they detox. Scientifically, the risk of miscarriage is low for slow detoxes, as long as you hold if you experience discomfort until body adjusts, (it does w/in a week). I have miscarried before, it sux, but the alternative is worse. Basically, due to the current atmosphere of myths and ignorance, if I "report" my pregnancy to my clinic, they might try and keep me on meth (and why shouldn't they-I give them 3 grand a year). I have NO ONE to turn to, and I am looking for someone who has done this to offer advice! I do not believe that having a drug addicted baby is in the best interest of the child, and I have faith in God that all will go as it is meant to. A doctor friend confidentally advised me that I am following the TRUE best course of action. I also REFUSE to give birth with some baby-stealer from CPS at the hospital, no woman (unless she's strung out or mentally ill) should be so humiliated. I need to know where to turn for real guidance and support, not foolish rants from people who have never been there! PS this is NOT a RAPID DETOX. Totally different. Most people detoxing the way I am, once they are 100% sure they want off meth, experience a very minimal primary withdrawl and little to no secondary withdrawl. It is more mental than physical. They body gently adjusts to producing more of its own dopamine every time you drop in dose!