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How addiction history complicates reproductive choices

I want to have another baby but my first child was born addicted and I am terrified I will relapse during pregnancy like I did before.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past harm to children creates fear about future parenting that can limit family planning even during stable recovery.

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