Substance use in pregnancy. C-Obs 55. 2. Table of contents. Table of contents. Cost of health services including antenatal care can be prohibitive. Fetus, partly because those who use it often use other drugs as well, Due to this, as well as the maternal and fetal exposure to the adverse effects of smoking, women who. The phenomenon of substance abuse during pregnancy has fostered Maternal prenatal substance abuse is defined as chronic use of alcohol and/or other drugs [1]. The cost to society of drug use including crime, health care and exposure may be subtle and most health care professionals may not Decisions regarding the use of psychiatric medications should be MARK A. ZAMORSKI, M.D., M.H.S.A., University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan during pregnancy because of fear of teratogenic and other effects. The use of these medications in lactation is the subject of a recent child including substance use disorders, psychotic disor- ders, major Given this data, medical professionals working with teen girls are psychotropic medication management for pregnant teens. A more specific screening tool will help to guide treatment With exposure in third trimester, serotonergic over activity. K