Q: What does it do?
A: Cocaine can:<ul><li>Increase infertility</li>
<li>Cause miscarriage</li>
<li>Cause placental abruption</li>
<li>Cause stillbirth</li> 
<li>Stimulate uterine contractions and increase the risk of prematurity</li>
<li>Increase the risk of having a small baby (IUGR=intrauterine growth restriction) and a low birth weight baby</li>
<li>Increase the risk of fetal malformations</li>
<li>Lead to fetal withdrawal symptoms, such as seizures, depression, lethargy, feeding problems, hyperactive reflexes, vomiting, diarrhea, high-pitched cry, and restlessness</li>
<li>Increase the risk of the baby having developmental problems</li></ul>

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