Alcohol, drugs and medication in pregnancy [[electronic resource] ] : the long-term outcome for the child / / edited by Philip M. Preece, Edward P. Riley

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910456279903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Mac Keith Press, 2011
• ISBN: 1-908316-29-2; 1-907655-99-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (697 p.)
• Collana: Clinics in developmental medicine ; ; no. 188
• Altri autori (Persone): PreecePhilip M; RileyEdward P
• Disciplina: 618.32686
• Soggetti: Alcoholism in pregnancy; Drug abuse in pregnancy; Fetus - Effect of drugs on; Fetus - Effect of tobacco on; Pregnant women - Alcohol use; Pregnant women - Drug use; Pregnant women - Tobacco use; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Authors' Appointments; 1. Introduction; Section 1 Neuroteratogenesis - Epidemiology And Pathology; 2. Epidemiology Of Drug And Alcohol Use During Pregnancy; 3. Normal And Abnormal Embryogenesis Of The Mammalian Brain; Section 2. Long-Term Effects Of Major Prescribed Medications; 4. Epilepsy In Pregnancy And The Effect Of Prenatal Antiepileptic Medication; 5. Neurodevelopment Of Children Exposed To Antidepressant And Antipsychotic Medications During Pregnancy; Section 3. Long-Term Effects Of Drugs Of Abuse; 6. Diagnosis Of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Emphasis On Early Detection7. The Effects Of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure On Brain And Behaviour; 8. Effect Of Drugs Of Abuse On The Fetus: Cocaine And Opiates Including ; Heroin; 9. Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Its Effects On Offspring From Birth To Young Adulthood; 10. In Utero Exposure To The Popular 'Recreational' Drugs Mdma (Ecstasy) And Methamphetamine (Ice, Crystal): Preliminary Findings; 11. The Short-Term And Long-Term Developmental Consequences Of Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy; Section 4. Intervention Strategies To Reduce The Impact Of Drugs And Alcohol In Pregnancy12. Management Of The Effects Of Prenatal Drugs In Children Of Drug-Abusing Parents; 13. Prenatal And Postnatal Intervention Strategies For Alcohol-Abusing Mothers In Pregnancy; 14. Cognitive And Behavioural Interventions To Ameliorate The Effects Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In Children And Adolescents: Promoting Positive Outcomes; 15. Fetal Teratogen Syndromes: Psychiatric Aspects And Management; 16. Recommended Management Of Common Medical Problems In Pregnancy: Advice From Specialist AgenciesIndex
• Sommario/riassunto: This evidence-based book covers the consequences of infant exposure to intrauterine chemicals (a range of drugs and alcohol that are potentially neuroactive, including medicinal drugs e.g. antiepileptics, antidepressants and antipsychotics, as well as alcohol, opiates, cannabis and tobacco).