How does meth exposure affect fetuses?

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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Answer by Attiyah B
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.

Answer by t64btlfan
babies can be born addicted to meth and have to go through a withdrawl process just like an adult would but they do that in the hospital. Other than that there is a chance of slow development probelems socially later in life and brain development. On the other hand the baby could come out just fine with no noticible problems.

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