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Sarah Erdman
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Aug 1, 2026
Our Baby Was Exposed Prenatally to Substances. Should I Worry? - Weekend Wisdom
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Sarah ErdmanGUEST
So, in general, studies have found that in the US, there are between 10 and 11% of all children in our country who are born exposed to some substance or substances to some degree, 10 to 11%.

Sarah ErdmanGUEST
We also know through research that our children who are or have been involved with the child welfare system are at a significantly higher risk of some type of substance exposure.

Sarah ErdmanGUEST
Several experts estimate that between 50 and 80% of kids involved in the child welfare system have had some type and some degree of exposure.

Sarah ErdmanGUEST
So while cocaine use, which is what this question refers to, during pregnancy is not as prevalent as some of the other substances, it doesn't make it any less concerning when you're a parent with a child that you know has had that exposure.