women s health issues
Substance Use During Pregnancy
Bath Salts (Synthetic Stimulants) During Pregnancy
Bath salts refers to a group of synthetic drugs made from various substances that resembleamphetamine. These drugs are being increasingly used during pregnancy. The drugs may cause the blood vessels in the fetus to narrow, reducing the amount oxygen the fetus gets. Also, these drugs increase the risk of the following: Stillbirth None Placental Abruption (placental abruption) Possibly Overview of Birth Defects None 