Pregnancy and cocaine and crack
a cocaine and crack have an even
greater toxicity than heroin on pregnancy and have very large negative impact
FEMALE
There is often a retro-placental
hematoma may be responsible for abortion
hepatic failure is not exceptional
it is sometimes noted myocardial
infarction
a cataclysmic uterine rupture
Eclampsia and preeclampsia are
common.
AT THE FETUS
Stunting is constant
Many birth defects are related to
the vasoconstrictor effect of cocaine (central nervous system, heart, limbs and
face)
Often in preterm infants, it is
often noted neurological problems (dilation of cerebral ventricles, central
nervous system hemorrhage, cerebral atrophy, visual disturbances, seizures.)
Sudden death is not uncommon;
Finally we can not ignore kidney
problems, ileal atresia, mesenteric infarction.
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