Reply #16: Ummm, I think they are doing this in several places already.

[davsand]

My daughter turned ten last May, and they tested her blood at birth and my blood at my first OB appointment. I was absolutely livid when I saw my medical records (after firing the OB.) I found out they had done a tox screen and an HIV test on m without my knowledge or consent.

My new OB was really matter of fact about it. He told me it was required by law but that they told patients about it at least. He also told me that they would test the baby at birth and DCFS could potentially take the child if it was discovered to have been exposed to drugs.

To me, it wasn't about the tox screen--I knew full well I had not smoked pot or done any drugs--but it was the fact that they just DID it without my knowledge or consent. I kept asking "Did I surrender my civil rights when I got pregnant," and nobody could answer the question.

This is not new.

I'm sorry.


Laura