Medical marijuana has been legalized in several states, and recreational marijuana use has been controversially legalized in a handful of states. According to USA Today, the majority of Americans today support the legalization of recreational marijuana, unlike the minority in 1969. As this drug … [Read more...] aboutMarijuana and Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
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Can Alcohol Cause a Miscarriage?
The key to a healthy pregnancy is moderation. You’ve no doubt heard this sentiment before. According to Discovery News, moderate drinking during pregnancy has now been linked to miscarriage. As few as two glasses of alcohol a week can cause a miscarriage in early pregnancy. The study reported on … [Read more...] aboutCan Alcohol Cause a Miscarriage?
Mothers and Prescription Pain Medications are Not a Good Mix
Prescription pain medications are one of the easiest drugs for a person to develop an addiction to. Created for the purpose of pain relief and management, these drugs were never intended to be abused, but addiction to pain meds has become a growing problem. For some, the difference between relief … [Read more...] aboutMothers and Prescription Pain Medications are Not a Good Mix
Infant Care and Drug Addiction: Why It Matters
Ask anyone how drug addiction affects pregnancy or infant care, and you’ll receive a slew of answers, all of which have one thing in common. Drug addiction affects both negatively. A recent NCBI study involving inner-city, low-income mothers in New Haven, Connecticut, delved deeper into the impact … [Read more...] aboutInfant Care and Drug Addiction: Why It Matters
