Natural Products Not Safe In Pregnancy

• Tobacco

• Cocaine

• Heroin

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Many natural products that have been used for years by pregnant women can damage the developing fetus. Three obvious examples are cigarette smoking and abuse of cocaine and heroin. Tobacco, cocaine, and heroin all are natural products. They have all been used for many years by pregnant women, but all pose risks to the fetus or infant.