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December 8, 2010
In the mid-1980s, a problem began to emerge that may have long-term effects on babies born to women who use cocaine. Because cocaine rapidly crosses the placenta (as virtually all drugs do), the fetus is vulnerable when a pregnant woman snorts, freebases, or shoots up. It is estimated that between 2.4 and 3.5 percent of pregnant women between the ages of 12 and 34 abuse cocaine. It is difficult to gauge how many newborns have been exposed to cocaine because pregnant women who are users are often reluctant to discuss their drug habit with health care providers for fear of prosecution. The most threatening problem during pregnancy is the increased risk of a miscarriage.
Fetuses exposed to cocaine or crack in the womb are more likely to suffer a small head, premature delivery, reduced birth-weight, increased irritability, and subtle learning and cognitive deficits. It was once thought that babies who had been exposed to crack or cocaine as fetuses could suffer a number of physical and emotional problems, including permanent malformation of the brain, strokes, sudden in death syndrome (SIDS), permanent learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. However, recent research has refuted some of these findings and suggests that a significant number of these children develop problems with learning and language skills that require remedial attention. It is critical these children are identified early and receive immediate intervention. For both financial and humane reasons, developing prenatal care and education programs for mothers at risk should be a priority for state and local government.
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