DRUG USE IN PREGNANCY

The effects of drug use in pregnancy are divided into three main types:
- Effects on maternal health
- Effects on baby health (It has effects before, after and at an older age.)
- Effects on the course of pregnancy
Harms on maternal health:
Lung infections, hypertension, endocarditis, stroke, cerebrovascular diseases, psychiatric diseases, AIDS, hepatitis, malnutrition,
Pregnancy-related harms:
Placenta previa, detachment, placenta, pprom, miscarriage, developmental retardation in baby (IUGR), premature birth, congenital disabilities, respiratory problems after childbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), withdrawal syndrome in newborn baby and various health in the baby's life after birth problems.
COCAINE:
Cocaine is a drug that can be used intravenously or by sniffing. Even once, there is a high risk of addiction.
Cocaine is a potent vasoconstrictive substance. The use of cocaine during pregnancy goes to the baby, reduces blood flow, increases the baby's blood pressure and heart rate. Use during the first weeks of pregnancy can cause miscarriage.
What can be used during advanced pregnancy months: Preterm labor, placental detachment, low birth weight, developmental retardation, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), maternal infant death, microcephaly, neurological development disorder, congenital anomalies, meconium contamination
Behavioral disorders and learning disabilities may occur in the baby during childhood.
Anomalies that may occur in the fetus related to cocaine:
- Microcephaly, porencephaly
- Ileal atresia
- Heart anomalies
- Urinary system anomalies (Prune-Belly anomaly)
- behavioral disorders
Cannabis (marihuana):
Marijuana, also called cannabis use, can cause infertility problems in women and men. It has an anti-ovulation effect in women. Therefore, it is unlikely to become pregnant while using marijuana.
Cannabis use during pregnancy can cause growth retardation in the baby and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The effects on the baby are related to the amount of doses used. Attention and learning impairment may occur in the baby after birth. Most studies show that the use of marijuana during pregnancy does not increase the risk of congenital anomaly (apology) in the baby. However, it is difficult to clearly determine the harmful effects of marijuana as many people using marijuana also use other harmful substances such as alcohol and cigarettes.
The effects of using it during breastfeeding on the baby have not been clearly determined, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding using marijuana while breastfeeding. Using marijuana reduces the quality of breast milk and passes it on to the baby through milk.
EROIN (NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES):
Narcotic substances: morphine, codeine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl ...
Opioid is called chemical substances that act like morphine in the body, they are used as pain medication.
Because it suppresses ovulation, it makes it difficult to conceive. The use of heroin during pregnancy causes an increased risk of preterm delivery, developmental delay, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), pprom (premature amniotic water), meconium staining, preeclampsia, and detachment plsent. There is also the risk that this virus will be passed on to the baby because the risk of the mother getting an AIDS (HIV) virus increases due to the use of heroin.
Most babies born as a result of heroin use during pregnancy show signs of addiction and abstinence after birth. The baby has symptoms such as chills, fever, diarrhea, lack of nutrition, difficulty breathing, and weight loss. Drug therapy is given for the baby.
If it is used during breastfeeding, it can pass to the baby and cause harm.
AMPHETAMINE:
The use of amphetamine (methamphetamine) creates effects similar to cocaine during pregnancy and accelerates the heart rate in the mother and baby. Risks such as miscarriage, preterm birth, low birth weight and detachment placenta increase during pregnancy.
The baby may be born as an amphetamine addict, and symptoms such as tremors, feeding difficulties, inability to sleep, and contractions may occur, and learning disabilities may occur in older ages.
LCD and PCP:
LCD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and PCP (phencyclidine) are chemicals that have hallucinic effects. Frequent use during pregnancy may cause congenital disabilities in the baby. It can cause premature birth and developmental delay.


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