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[quote=Anonymous]OP - Have you talked to a pediatrician about the effects of alcohol and drug use during different stages of pregnancy? That might help you open up your criteria a little more. And I would agree with PP's that you just won't know in a lot of cases. My dear friend who adopted was assured no drug use but blood tests at birth showed there had been at least some cocaine use. Fortunately her DC is a spunky 2yo now with no apparent ill effects. PP is also correct about genetic predisposition to mental health issues. Incidence of ADHD is much higher among adoptees than the average population, for instance. You need to be realistic that even if you do find the miracle birth mother who's never used alcohol or drugs, you are not guaranteed a child who doesn't have SN. [/quote]
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