In this article we will take a look at Latino culture specifically, keeping in mind that a wealthy Cuban American who has been in the United States for many years will likely have cultural values that are markedly different from a recent immigrant to the US from Mexico.
Methadone maintenance treatment can prevent the withdrawal symptoms many drug users experience. Withdrawal for pregnant women is especially dangerous because it causes the uterus to contract and may bring on miscarriage or premature birth. By blocking withdrawal symptoms, methadone maintenance treatment can save your babyâs life.
Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can both affect pregnancy and breastfeeding. These drugs are category C drugs, which means thereâs the possibility of birth defects. Women should avoid using them during the first trimester of pregnancy and possibly throughout pregnancy. These drugs also pass into a womanâs breast milk, though phenylephrine does so in smaller amounts. That means these drugs may have side effects in a child who is breastfed by someone who takes these drugs.