Is It Safe To Use Illegal Street Drugs During Pregnancy?

You should be very careful about and closely watch what you put into your body during pregnancy.

Taking illegal drugs is very dangerous for both you and your unborn baby.

Various studies showed that intake of illegal drugs during pregnancy can lead to placental abruption, miscarriage, premature labor, fetal death, low birth weight and also maternal death.
Here is some useful information you should know about:

Cocaine:

Cocaine is the most powerful stimulant of the central nervous system. It can cross the placenta and enter into your baby’s blood stream. This drug can cause severe brain damage as well as death of the fetus.

Cocaine elimination is much slower in the fetus than in an adult, which means cocaine exists for a longer period in your baby’s body.

Effects of cocaine on a developing fetus: The use of cocaine during pregnancy, particularly during the initial weeks can increase the risk of miscarriage. Its use during later pregnancy can increase the risk of premature labor.

The usage of this drug can also lead to the separation of placenta from uterine walls before labor starts. If this is the case, it can cause severe bleeding and will be dangerous for both you and your baby.