Effects of in utero drug exposure on children's development. Review and recommendations.
Effects of in utero drug exposure on pregnancy outcome, infant development, and preschool functioning are reviewed. Six possible mechanisms underlying possible negative outcomes seen in children exposed to drugs in utero are considered. Recommendations and opportunities for future research focus on process-oriented assessments, methodological and procedural issues, research design, and interventions.
Brooks-Gunn
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Center for Young Children and Families, Teachers College, New York, NY.
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Hawley
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D000662:Amphetamines / Q000009:adverse effects; D002188:Cannabis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D012107:Research Design
D000662:Amphetamines; D009294:Narcotics; D003042:Cocaine