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 ...

Heavy drinking increases pregnancy risk by 51% among those most wanting to avoid conception. Cannabis use shows similar elevated desire to avoid pregnancy but does not significantly impact pregnancy ...

More babies are delivered having been exposed to drugs at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center than in any other hospital in ...

A program aimed to support pregnant and parenting women at risk of substance misuse is expanding to a more rural part of Oklahoma. The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) was originally in Oklahoma ...

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 ...

A new UK study reveals that alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks are now a go-to choice for pregnant women seeking safer social options. However, many remain uncertain about how safe they actually are, ...

A simple information sheet may help prevent harms caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. A study just published in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that women who reviewed a flyer with ...

We recently published a study of 3,658 Massachusetts newborns that supports the effectiveness and safety of trauma-informed and individually tailored approaches to safety assessment and reporting. In ...

If you’re pregnant, don’t drink any alcohol. Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy is a core message from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...