Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 January 2024
Perinatal substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition affecting between 2-5% of the population, characterized by uncontrolled use of a particular substance despite harmful consequences. Substance use disorder is increasing in frequency in the United States, particularly among women of reproductive age. It is associated with increased risk for fetal-neonatal conditions such as growth restriction, fetal alcohol syndrome, and neonatal abstinence syndrome and places patients at risk for morbidity and mortality. In this chapter, several specific substances are considered in the context of pregnancy.
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