Methamphetamine abuse in pregnancy – Prenatal sonographic findings

Purpose: Drug abuse, particularly methamphetamine (METH) is very common in Saxony (Germany). Official reports show an increase since METH is cheap and easy available. It is a strong central nervous system stimulant, that is mainly used as a recreational drug and is associated with a high potential for abuse and dependence. The impact of prenatal METH exposure on pregnancy and development in childhood is unknown. Material and methods: At the University Hospital of Dresden pregnancy data and sonographic fetal findings from all METH consuming pregnant women between 2011 and 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Resul…