When you are pregnant, it is important that you watch what you put into your body. Consumption of illegal drugs is not safe for the unborn baby or for the mother. “The growth that happens during the nine months of prenatal development is nothing short of astonishing, but this period is also a time of great vulnerability. Fortunately, the effects of many of these hazards can be greatly lessened or even avoided entirely. While dangers do exist, the vast majority of babies are born healthy.” (Cherry)
Prenatal damage caused by psychoactive drugs like cocaine is common. Cocaine has a negative effect on prenatal development, like low birth weight, premature birth, and impaired brain development. This drug can cause both short and long term deficits.
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Their babies are more likely born too small (low birth weight). It can cause to the unborn child to have learning disabilities and behavior problems. In some cases the baby may be withdrawn. Using cocaine during pregnancy may also trigger premature labor or can cause the placenta to pull away from the uterus. This is condition that can be fatal for both the mother and the unborn child. (About Education)
There can be short and long- term adverse effects of cocaine abuse during pregnancy on the development of the heart. Effects of cocaine on the developing fetus are a topic of considerable interest and debate. One of the main effects of cocaine exposure is damage to the developing heart. Studies show that it has impact on the heart. (zhang, 2010)
Regardless to the massive spending on this war on drugs, cocaine abuse amongst pregnant women still remains prevalent today. It is estimated that cocaine abuse among pregnant women in the United States is about 2.8% in general population. There have been many studies of the effects of cocaine on the adult heart, studies of cocaine on the fetal heart and its potential pathophysiologic consequences of cardiac function in offspring are limited. Cocaine crosses the placenta and the maternal use of cocaine results in a rapid distribution of the drug to fetal tissues with several times higher concentrations in organs than in blood (schenker, 1993). Just know that it is very likely that cocaine has a toxic effect on the unborn child
Substance abuse during pregnancy can have a negative force on the health and wellness of not only the fetus, but that of the mother. The harmful effects of medications, alcohol and illegal drugs on an unborn child can be devastating and can have significant consequences to its use. Sometimes the effects can be faced and treated, and other times the outcome is a lifelong challenge. During the prenatal period, it is important that new mothers are informed of the different types of abuse, how they
The unborn child must be protected from and must endure certain teratogens, depending on the lifestyle of the mother, to be successfully born as a healthy baby. For the duration of prenatal development, the unborn offspring may be affected by a multiplicity of teratogens, which are different factors which can have negative effects on the fetus, and can even cause birth defects. While there are countless factors that can affect an unborn child, the most commonly seen teratogens
When you are pregnant, you are not just "eating for two." You also breathe and drink for two, so it is important to carefully consider what you give to your baby. If you smoke, use alcohol or take illegal drugs, so does your unborn baby. Smoking during pregnancy passes nicotine and causes problems with their respiratory system to your baby. Smoke also keeps your baby from getting nourishment and raises the risk of stillbirth or premature birth. Most people know that smoking causes cancer and other
While many people understand the importance of ensuring the safe and proper development of a child in the womb, the psychological reasons behind this are not as widely known. During the Germinal Stage, Embryonic Stage, and Fetal Stage, a single cell develops into a Zygote, an Embryo, and finally a Fetus before birth. In order to be born as a healthy baby, the unborn child must be protected from and endure exposure to certain teratogens, depending on the mother's lifestyle. The first stage of prenatal
distribution of drugs to a minor, child abuse, or assault with a deadly weapon. Prosecution of pregnant drug users was based on the superstition that crack cocaine caused severe consequences in children, for instance, social problems, dependent of welfare system and become criminals. However, recent research disproved this believe, indicating there are no long-term effects relating to prenatal cocaine exposure. Nonetheless, utilization of illegal drugs are not safe for an unborn child. According
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