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Originally Posted By Health of a Child and Mother

First, you should say something. Not that this young girl will listen, but I hope any mother would say something to a pregnant mom regarding drugs and her unborn baby. If you are afraid of what she will say or do, then you are not being honest in your feelings and what else aren't you being honest about in this relationship. Your main concern should be for the health of her baby, and then for her. She is obviously a very trouble young girl who has not thought things thru at this time in her life. Regardless of what her response is, you have an obligation to say something, or have her doctor say something. This cannot be about Your Needs, it has to be about the baby and the mother. Unfortunately, young girls who are confused are prime targets for relinquishing their babies and not understanding the full impact of their decisions until after its too late. I feel sorry for this young mother and her unborn child, I feel that society is exploiting her and her child. What has been done by all involved to help her w/counselling and offering her help to be able to raise her child on her own. If after months of help she feels it best for her and her baby, then adoption should be an option.