Drugs And Pregnancy: Drugs Affect On The Baby
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Introductory Facts
During the first trimester of the mother's pregnancy, when basic
body structures are rapidly forming, the fetus is extremely vulnerable to
environmental factors such as viral infections, radiation, drugs, and other
tetratogens (an agent or influence that causes physical defects ....
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.... Pregnant women who continue to use drugs
against medical advice face increased risks of losing their babies once
they are born. In some States, they also risk criminal prosecution. (3)
Children born to women who use drugs like alcohol, tobacco, or
cocaine may have long term health problems. (2)
Pregnancy and Smoking
Cigarette smoking is associated with severe adverse conditions in
newborns, including low birth weight. Infants whose parents smoke are
unusually susceptibl ....
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