Exposición prenatal a drogas y alcohol
Prenatal drug and or alcohol exposure can cause permanent damage to a your unborn child.
What does prenatal drug and alcohol exposure mean?
When a woman takes drugs or drinks alcohol during pregnancy, changes can occur in the body and brain of her baby causing long-term effects.
Drugs that may affect a fetus during development can be illegal or prescription medications, including:
Alcohol
Cocaine
Heroin
Inhalants
Nicotine (cigarettes)
What are the signs and symptoms of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure?
Babies born after prenatal drug exposure may have a variety of symptoms, including:
Daño cerebral
Problemas de equilibrio
Problemas conductuales
Cognitive delays
Dificultad para dormir
Problemas de alimentación
Irritabilidad
Discapacidades de aprendizaje
Tremors from withdrawal