Maternal narcotic abuse and the newborn.
In 50 infants born to women who continued to take heroin during all or part of their pregnancy the drug withdrawal symptoms were mild and were noted in 21 infants (42%). Only nine infants required treatment. Sudden infant death syndrome occurred in two infants at 4 and 6 months.
Alroomi
L G
LG
Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital.
Davidson
J
J
Evans
T J
TJ
Galea
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Howat
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D003932:Heroin / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008691:Methadone / Q000009:adverse effects; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009357:Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D012606:Scotland; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000209:etiology
D009294:Narcotics; D003932:Heroin; D008691:Methadone