Cocaine is a powerful, addictive central nervous system stimulant. Cocaine abuse is a big problem not only among the general population but also among pregnant women. “Nearly 4% of women in the United States have used cocaine and other illicit drugs that may pose varying risks to pregnant women and their babies” (March of Dime, 2013, para. 1). Cocaine use during pregnancy is very dangerous and can harm the pregnant woman and her unborn baby in many ways. As adults, we have the ability to make choices/decisions and control our behavior, whether it is right or wrong. However, a child or newborn in the womb has no choice and is also susceptible to drug abuse. And that's why I focused on this topic. Background Here is some information that may help you understand the background to cocaine use during pregnancy. During the first months of pregnancy, women who use cocaine may increase the risk of miscarriage. (Gorski, 2002, para.2). Additionally, women who used cocaine during pregnancy are twice as likely to have a premature baby than other women....