Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, even when the risks are not always obvious, a West Virginia University psychiatrist warns. "Many ...

In 14,000 cases, Black families were flagged to law enforcement over unverified allegations that often begin with unreliable ...

U.S. states are increasingly adopting legislation to address substance use among pregnant and postpartum individuals. But a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds ...

A tech-based platform for pregnant women supported healthier choices, but it did not reduce STI risk or substance use more ...

More women are turning to marijuana to treat pregnancy-related illnesses, but experts warn of possible adverse side effects. Cannabis use is rising among pregnant women — especially during the first ...

More than one in seven pregnant women in the United States reported consuming alcohol in the previous month, according to a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — More than one in seven pregnant women in the United States reported consuming alcohol in the previous month ...

Mental illness, including drug abuse, accounted for nearly 42% of the deaths of 74 mothers between 2018 and 2023, according ...

Friends of mine who are mothers and addicts in recovery say that one of the most horrifying experiences of their lives was using during pregnancy. They knew what they were doing might hurt their ...

March 20, 2025 – Today, University of Utah Health announced the opening of a new Substance Use & Pregnancy—Recovery, Addiction, and Dependence (SUPeRAD) Clinic location at the Population Health Center ...

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