Fertility
Does cocaine use effect male or female fertility?
Cocaine use effects the fertility of both males and females
Does cocaine use effect the mother, the fetus, or both during pregnancy?
Both
Can illicit drugs actually effect a fetus?
yes
What is infant addiction?
Infant addiction is a newborn baby who is addicted to drugs due to parental use of drugs before, during, and even after pregnancy.
What are the two main processes effected by cocaine use in women that are necessary to conceive?
Menstruation and ovulation
Name 3 common risks of cocaine use for a mother during pregnancy?
Migraines, seizure, high blood pressure, spontaneous miscarriage, difficult delivery, and preterm labor
Are the effects of newborn addiction permanent or temporary?
Both
Can a newborn become addicted to cocaine after birth from maternal use?
yes, even if a mother did not use cocaine during the pregnancy; use after pregnancy can transferred to the newborn through breastfeeding
How does cocaine effect sperm construction?
Cocaine binds to the sperm receptors causing them to be constructed incorrectly
What is the most common age range for maternal cocaine use?
20-27 "The childbearing" age
What does NAS stand for?
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Name 3 symptoms of infant addiction
Seizures, hypertension, tachycardia, agitation, and irritability
What is the largest effect of cocaine for women?
It causes a hormonal imbalance
What are the three main things associated with cocaine use during pregnancy?
Poverty, poor nutrition, and poor prenatal care
In your opinion how can cocaine use during pregnancy effect the child as time goes on?
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Can newborns get rid of the drugs on their own?
No. They cannot metabolize or clear the drugs from their systems. They will need special hospital treatment to help get rid of the drugs in their symptoms
What is the second largest effect of cocaine use on male fertility?
It effects brain and cell function cutting communication making it difficult for the body to produce sperm
can paternal drug use effect a fetus before pregnancy?
Yes. The cocaine gets into the bloodstream and into the sperm which is given to the fetus. This is just as dangerous as maternal use.
Can newborn addiction cause problems when the child starts school? How?
yes, they can have behavioral problems, learning difficulties, and trouble paying attention
What percent of newborns are born with an addiction to a substance?
5.7%