Tell any clinician who prescribes medication for you that you are pregnant. These drugs increase the chances of miscarriage, premature birth, and stillbirth. Many babies whose mothers used illegal drugs during pregnancy have serious health problems. Premature birth, small size for gestational age, and low birthweight put them at greater risk for illness and death. These babies are also at greater risk for long-term problems such as mental retardation and learning and behavior problems.
Some drugs stay in the baby's system after birth.
In this case, babies are born addicted. Often they must suffer the effects of drug withdrawal, which include irritability, sweating, and tremors or seizures. Consider getting help before you get pregnant.