The Addicted Family

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Addicted and pregnant

Craniofacial features associated with fetal al...

Being addicted while pregnant poses additional risks to the health of the user and to their unborn child. If you live in Orangeburg, South Carolina and are addicted and pregnant, please contact: The William J. McCord Center, or if you live in South Carolina, please see: South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.

How Drugs Affect The Pregnant Woman:

Poor appetite

Trouble sleeping at night

Early (premature) labor

Hard to make decisions or plans

More chances of infections (transmitted through sex)

Water breaks too early

Not able to recognize or cope with normal changes during pregnancy

Sudden bleeding

How Drugs Affect The Unborn Baby:

Low weight at birth

Early delivery or miscarriage

Growth and development may be slow

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE)

Mental retardation

Heart problems

Defects of the face and body

Death

How Drugs Affect You and Your Baby After Delivery:

Withdrawal symptoms that may keep you or your baby in the hospital longer

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Greater chance of feeling depressed after having the baby

Trouble being a parent

Hard to make decisions or plans

Hard to cope with your new baby's needs (i.e. eating, sleeping, crying)

Hard to bond with your baby

Hard to hold a job

See: Online Support Groups. Another great source for family support is Narconon. Tomorrow is never easier than today, get help now. For family members that are looking for additional information on drug addiction, visit: The AddictedFamily

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