Research on treatment of substance abuse during pregnancy continues to expand. Evidence-based programs suggest that a variety of approaches are effective, including traditional programs ...

Here are some ways to make it easier to quit drinking during pregnancy: Find a substance abuse treatment facility near you. Check the website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Much of this abuse then led to emotional issues ... marijuana use, and/or illicit substance use during pregnancy and having an infant with low birth weight,” according to the study.

Hospitals across the country reported mothers to authorities after they tested positive for medications used routinely in millions of births.

Contrary to the way Kilgore read that statute, simply using an illegal drug during pregnancy does not meet ... that was closed without any finding of abuse or neglect. But although Moore had ...

A Devon woman's story features in a new film created to highlight the dangers of alcohol abuse during pregnancy. Cathy Hillman from Smeatharpe near Honiton lost triplets due to drinking heavily ...

For example, experiencing emotional abuse was linked to a near-tripling of the risk for depression during pregnancy, and it greatly raised the odds that a mom-to-be would smoke or use alcohol or ...

Women's Health. 2008;4(1):67-77. "Less than half of the drug treatment providers whose clients were only women provided services for pregnant or postpartum women, prenatal and perinatal care ...