Using amphetamines during pregnancy can affect the baby's development before birth and has been linked with bleeding, early labour and miscarriage.
Amphetamines cause the heart rate of the mother and baby to increase.
Withdrawal If amphetamines are used close to the birth, the baby may be born directly affected. Shelhe may be over-active and agitated. The babies of mothers who regularly use amphetamines may also experience withdrawal symptoms in the first few weeks after birth. Mother's who have been using amphetamines during pregnancy and continue after the birth may have difficulty coping with the usual crying and unsettled noises a baby will make. Combining other drugs with amphetamines such as tranquillisers, alcohol or heroin can increase the risks associated with their use.