How Does Meth Exposure Affect Fetuses?

Published March 21, 2013

Question by Rosie: How does meth exposure affect fetuses?
We are being asked to foster a baby with significant prenatal exposure.

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A single dose of methamphetamine, taken by pregnant women can cause long-term neurodevelopmental problems in their babies.According to the researchers, the fetus may be vulnerable to DNA damage from methamphetamine because the fetus hasn’t yet developed enzymes that protect it against destructive free radicals. Speed, or “crystal meth,” enhances free radical formation.

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