The Impact of Self-Reported Alcohol, Tobacco, and Recreational Drug Use during Pregnancy on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in First-Time Mothers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to derive profiles of alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug use during pregnancy for first-time mothers with latent class growth analysis (LCGA) and determine the association of these classes with the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO).

Study design

A secondary analysis of a prospective cohort of Nulliparous Outcomes in Pregnancy: Monitoring Mothers-to-Be was conducted in eight medical centers across the United States from September 30, 2010, to September 23, 2013. Self-reported use of any alcohol, tobacco, or recreational drugs in the 1 month prior to the visit was assessed at up to four visits throughout pregnancy, and APOs included a composite of preterm birth, hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP), small for gestationa

SUBMITTER: Daggy JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11267155 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature