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Cocaine and pregnant women: a hospital study

P Reddin1, B Schlimmer, C Mitchell

  • 1Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa.

How prevalent is cocaine use among pregnant women? This study of pregnant and newborn populations at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines showed positive rates of 7.1% and 3.6%, respectively. The study also showed that accepted risk factors are not reliable indicators of drug use.

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