Using drugs or alcohol is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, and can cause issues such as fetal alcohol syndrome. Learn about the dangers and how to get help if you or a loved one is struggling.
Every year, roughly 10,000 babies are born addicted to opioids. Their first days of life are excruciating ─ consisting of stiff limbs, tremors, extreme diarrhea, fever, irritability, and excessive crying.
We all know that drinking during pregnancy is harmful, and even potentially deadly for the fetus, but a recent study has found that heavy drinking even before conception could impact the health of future children.