How does drugs and alcohol affect our baby when pregnant?

Severe problems can affect the unborn child if drug use and heavy alcohol consumption is continued during pregnancy. These problems include long-term physical and behavioral problems.

A baby can also experience painful drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms immediately after birth.

For more information on use of specific types of drugs in pregnancy, we suggest: http://www.marchofdimes.com

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