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    Default What is the Law for Drug Testing a Newborn Baby in Florida

    My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Florida. I need to know if drug testing newborns is mandatory in Miami Dade county? Or only if mother tests positive or if anything seems suspicious for doctor in terms of abuse? In what cases are they tested for drugs? What happens if it comes out positive for cannabis? Is it as bad as with other more serious drugs? What are the immediate repercussions? I am worried, I live in Panama and will give birth in FL. We are normal responsible parents but my husband smokes weed for anxiety and so do I now and then. I do not want CPS to take my baby. Will be in the US only about two or three weeks after giving birth. Could easily host a CPS visit to were I will be staying during that time so social worker can make sure my baby is loved and weel taken care of, but will that be all? It's confusing since law changes from county to county.

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    Default Re: Law on Drugtesting Newborn in Miami Dade

    You could always stay out of the US and just have your baby at home.

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    Default Re: What is the Law for Drug Testing a Newborn Baby in Florida

    Why are you giving birth in Florida?

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    Default Re: What is the Law for Drug Testing a Newborn Baby in Florida

    A hospital can drug test a newborn whenever it is medically appropriate, and whenever it is required to do so by virtue of a court order or protective services investigation. There is no law that will guarantee that your baby (or your baby's meconium) cannot be drug tested, and such a law would get in the way of providing proper neonatal care.

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    Default Re: What is the Law for Drug Testing a Newborn Baby in Florida

    Florida requires a blood test for a bunch of things of every newborn unless the parent specifically denies such testing. Use of illegal drugs are not one of these things.

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