What are the risks of drug or alcohol abuse during pregnancy?
Pregnant women who abuse drugs or alcohol are at higher risk for several complications. Alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), leading to developmental delays and facial abnormalities in the baby. Drug abuse can result in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), where the newborn experiences withdrawal symptoms. There is also a heightened risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and preterm birth.
