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Maternal Substance Abuse

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Maternal substance abuse refers to the consumption of drugs, alcohol, or other harmful substances by a pregnant woman, which can have detrimental effects on the health and development of the fetus. This condition may lead to various complications during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal development.

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