Is It Safe for My Baby? - Cocaine, Crack

Risks During Pregnancy

• Cocaine and crack use in pregnancy may cause miscarriage and premature delivery.
• The baby can also have withdrawal symptoms (e.g., restlessness, problems sleeping, vomiting, seizures) at birth.

Recommendations During Pregnancy

• Do NOT Use.
• If you are worried about how the use of cocaine or crack may have already affected your unborn baby, contact a health care provider right away.
• Seek help/counselling about how to stop. If the use of this drug is stopped early in pregnancy, the outlook for the baby is often good.

Risks During Breastfeeding

• Cocaine and crack can cause irritability, trembling, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures in the baby.

Recommendations During Breastfeeding

• Do NOT use.
• If using cocaine or crack, don't breastfeed.
• Seek help/counselling about how to stop.

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