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Drug use in the first trimester is the most harmful to the fetus in terms of neurological and developmental outcome. [38] The effects of PCE later in a child's life are poorly understood; as of 2010 , little information was available about the effects of in utero cocaine exposure on children over the age of five. [2]
Babies born prematurely (before 37 weeks) often exhibit less symptoms or in less severity than those born at full term (38 to 42 weeks). This is due to being exposed to the drug for a lesser period of time during pregnancy. Premature babies with NAS tend to recover at a much faster rate than a full term baby would. [4]
A protracted withdrawal syndrome can occur with symptoms persisting for months to years after cessation of substance use. Benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol, and any other drug may induce prolonged withdrawal and have similar effects, with symptoms sometimes persisting for years after cessation of use. Psychosis including severe anxiety and ...
Research shows that Black and poor pregnant women are more likely to be screened for drug use during pregnancy and referred to child welfare services than White or wealthier pregnant women, even ...
While the virus can cause mild symptoms, ... eager to get the RSV drug for her 6-month-old baby, Everett, after being cautioned by her pediatrician about how dangerous the virus can be for infants ...
The FDA has approved an RSV drug for babies and toddlers. ... Like kids, most adults who get the virus have mild symptoms, like a runny nose, cough, headache, fatigue and fever, per the CDC ...
Australia's categorization system takes into account birth defects, the effects around birth or when the mother gives birth, and problems that will arise later in the child's life due to the drug taken. The system places them into a category based on the severity of the consequences that the drug can have on the infant when it crosses the placenta.
A Milwaukee mother has been criminally charged after her 10-month-old girl died from an overdose. Kiara Hopson, 29, was charged with four counts of child neglect, including for the death of her ...