Opioid use during pregnancy is common. In the US, approximately 7% of women are
prescribed opioids during pregnancy. In Scandinavian countries, approximately 1% of …

Clinical studies indicate significant use of prescription, nonprescription and
social/recreational drugs by women during pregnancy; however, limited knowledge exists …

The scope of compounds that fetuses are exposed to is quite broad, including alcohol,
cannabis, and nicotine; food and beverage additives such as caffeine; illicit drugs such as …

This article reviews the work on the neonatal effects of low drug doses published in the last
five years. At the same time, there will be a focus on new developments in perinatal …

TO THE EDITORS: Broussard et al 1 utilize a case-control study to conclude there is a
relationship between early pregnancy opioid analgesic use and certain birth defects …

Understanding of the effects of in utero opioid exposure on neurodevelopment is a priority
given the recent dramatic increase in opioid use among pregnant individuals. However …

Aim This systematic review aims to estimate the relationship between prenatal exposure to
opioids and neurodevelopmental outcomes and examines potential sources of …

Background Over‐the‐counter analgesic use during pregnancy, particularly acetaminophen,
may be associated with negative developmental outcomes in children. Objective Estimate …

Background Published research on prescribed opioid analgesic (POA) use during
pregnancy and birth outcomes is limited in scope and has not adequately adjusted for …