The mother at the center of the case was using opioid painkillers and cannabis when she became pregnant in 2016. A Pennsylvania court last week ruled that using drugs during pregnancy doesn’t count as child abuse, siding with a mother whose baby was taken by the state in 2017. At the heart of the case… Continue reading Pennsylvania's Top Court Issues Ruling About Drug Use During Pregnancy
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Meth, Opioid Use Rises Among Pregnant Women
Researchers report that geography and finances played a role in the rate of amphetamine, opioid use among pregnant women. New research points to the troubling rise of amphetamine and opioid use among pregnant mothers is on the rise, particularly in rural areas. The research, according to Forbes, was conducted by examining 47 million US deliveries… Continue reading Meth, Opioid Use Rises Among Pregnant Women
Are Pregnant Women Using Marijuana More?
A new report examined the most recent trends for smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy. New federal data shows that while fewer women are taking in cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy, more are using marijuana. A research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics examines the data, gathered between 2002 and 2016. According to the data, the percentage of… Continue reading Are Pregnant Women Using Marijuana More?