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What Happens if you Take Crack Cocaine When Pregnant

Pregnant woman sitting on a couch looking distressed, holding her head with one hand and her belly with the other, illustrating the struggle with addiction during pregnancy|Close-up image of crack cocaine rocks and powder on a dark blue surface, illustrating the appearance of the dangerous drug

Using Crack Cocaine when Pregnant can impact the health of unborn children in numerous ways. Maternal cocaine use during pregnancy has the potential to directly and permanently damage the developing central nervous system of a fetus. This can result in later behavioural issues and learning disabilities. Secondly, the associated health and lifestyle characteristics of the […]