Cocaine use during pregnancy can lead to an addicted newborn and is associated with a higher incidence of
a. fetal anomalies and hemorrhage.
b. low infant birth weight and stillbirth.
c. microcephaly and cardiovascular defects.
d. abruptio placentae and preterm delivery.
D
Drug effects on the fetus vary with the drug and gestational time at use. Some drugs, such as crack cocaine and heroin, cause addiction in the newborn who must then go through withdrawal at birth. Cocaine use is associated with a high incidence of abruptio placenta and preterm delivery. Rubella is linked to fetal anomalies and complications. Tobacco use is linked to low infant birth weight and stillbirth. Microcephaly and cardiovascular defects are linked to genetic or familial factors.
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