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Can Cocaine Cause Any Birth Defects In Fetus?
Hi doctor, I am a 32 year old male my wife concieved.after I had a night out and I did cocaine, I'm not a regular user but am very worried that I may cause problems for our child, she as had several scans and things seem normal. Can this cause any birth defects if not detected on scans
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
Cocaine use is a problem for the mother and foetus if she uses it while pregnant. you can go on using it without worrying for the baby, he/she will be OK as long as your wife does not use it. Now, since you are fathering use this event to quit. Save money, live healthier and be a good model father
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