Use of cocaine during pregnancy has been clearly linked to many kinds of birth defects and mental retardation.

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While cocaine use during pregnancy is associated with several adverse outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and various neurobehavioral problems, the evidence linking it directly to a wide range of birth defects and mental retardation is not conclusive. Cocaine exposure in utero is more associated with developmental issues rather than a broad spectrum of physical birth defects or direct mental retardation.

Use of Cocaine During Pregnancy Has Been Clearly Linked to Many