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Cocaine abuse is an increasing problem in the obstetric
population. It not only poses a health risk to the pregnant woman, but
can precipitate premature labor and abruptio placentae, and has been
associated with a number of physical and behavioral problems in the
newborn. Evaluation and management of the pregnant cocaine abuser is
similar in most respects to that of nonpregnant adults, but diagnosis,
psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy is strongly influenced by the pregnancy.
This article describes the risks of cocaine use during pregnancy and
outlines the evaluation and management of the pregnant cocaine abuser.
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