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Can Cocaine Use During Pregnancy Cause Stillbirth?

I ve been snorting cocaine for the whole six months of pregnancy about a gram each time and like 3 days a week. My 20 week uktra sound apeared to be good. I have been clean now for 2 weeks. What are the chances of still birth and placenta abruption? Also will my baby test positive if I stay clean from now till full term.?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Cocaine can cause serious problems to baby.
*premature birth
*small birth weight
*higher risk for congenital defects
*cognitive impairment
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Can Cocaine Use During Pregnancy Cause Stillbirth?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cocaine can cause serious problems to baby. *premature birth *small birth weight *higher risk for congenital defects *cognitive impairment Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if i can assist you further.