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Cocaine abuse during pregnancy.

Alex M Cressman1, Aniket Natekar2, Eunji Kim2

  • 1Motherisk Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto ON; Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto, Toronto ON.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal D'Obstetrique Et Gynecologie Du Canada : JOGC
|September 4, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Pregnant women using cocaine face risks like preterm birth and developmental issues for their babies. Counseling and addiction treatment are crucial for these high-risk pregnancies.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cocaine abuse during pregnancy is a significant public health concern.
  • In utero cocaine exposure has been linked to fears of teratogenicity and long-term health issues.
  • Physician-patient discussions regarding cocaine use in pregnancy are infrequent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the medical literature on the effects of cocaine abuse during pregnancy.
  • To identify risks to both the pregnancy and the developing baby.
  • To summarize the long-term neurodevelopmental and cognitive consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of medical literature.
  • Identification of studies examining pregnancy and infant outcomes associated with maternal cocaine abuse.
Keywords:
cocainepregnancyteratogenicity

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  • Analysis of reported risks and deficits.

    • Main Results:

    • Cocaine abuse in pregnancy is associated with preterm birth, placenta-associated syndromes (e.g., placental abruption, preeclampsia), and impaired fetal growth.
    • Long-term deficits include poorer language, learning, behavioral problems, and impaired memory and executive function.
    • Confounding maternal and sociodemographic factors complicate the isolation of cocaine's specific effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal cocaine abuse poses significant risks to pregnancy and infant development.
    • Interpreting results requires caution due to co-occurring risk factors.
    • Counseling, addiction treatment, and addressing the patient's environment are critical interventions.