>This discussion is very interesting to me as it seems to be a 
>concern that predominantly from the US. I was wondering if 
>Lactnetters outside of the US might share what happens in their 
>contexts. Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, Spain, Norway etc etc? Are 
>drugs routinely tested for?


I have never heard of drugs being tested for in the UK antenatally, 
routinely or otherwise, except in very unusual circumstances, where 
the mother is a known drug abuser, is already on social services' 
radar, and is being tested as part of a rehab/treatment  programme.

Antenatal care should not be a means of policing mothers for 
acceptable health behaviours.  There are other ways of ensuring the 
safety and well-being of her baby without this.

If I have it wrong about UK policy, I hope my UK colleagues will correct me.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK




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