The Nebraska medical journal
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The risk of prematurity, stillbirth, small for gestational age, and central nervous system damage are clearly a consequence of maternal cocaine use during pregnancy. There is also the risk of concommitent use of alcohol which may cause long term developmental problems. ⋯ It is important not to be too pessimistic about the term infant exposed to cocaine since it may lead to a "self-fulfilling prophecy". Supporting the cocaine exposed child and their family is an important task for all health professionals who deal with children.