7.4 Substance Use in Pregnancy and Its Impact on Child Development

Substance use during pregnancy has a significant negative impact on maternal, fetal, newborn and child health. Although few randomized controlled trials for the treatment of perinatal substance use disorder (SUD) exist, it is important to know what treatments are available for pregnant women and how to counsel women about the risks of substance use, as well as the risks and potential benefits of available treatment options.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research