Heroin and pregnancy
The use of this drug can have
serious consequences for both the woman and the fetus.
FEMALE
The usual heroin can cause
amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea which may delay the diagnosis of pregnancy.
This can cause an abortion
impossible if the legal time is exceeded.
The obstetrical care is delayed.
Spontaneous abortion was observed in
15-30% of cases.
Preterm delivery in 20 to 50% of
you.
It is noted at birth the high
incidence of breech presentation.
The amniotic fluid is often tinged
evidence of fetal distress.
The work is often accelerated.
AT THE FETUS
Growth retardation was noted in 30%
of cases.
Maternal weaning can cause
withdrawal of the fetus with fetal agitation, increased catecholamines in
amniotic fluid.
Fetal death in utero is quite
common.
The newborn is the bearer of birth
and SGA.
The risk of perinatal mortality is
multiplied by 2 to 3.
All these drawbacks are increased by taking
associated with alcohol and especially tobacco
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