Women Crack Users, Pregnancy and Motherhood: Potential Periods for Health Care

Abstract

Abstract This study aimed to understand how women report their behaviors concerning drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is a qualitative study, conducted in the metropolitan area of Santos. Twelve women who have used crack were interviewed through a semistructured interview. The interviews were analyzed from the perspective of content analysis. Our data indicate that pregnancy is a critical time to sensitize these women and try to lessen the damage and the risks associated with the use of crack among them.

Keywords

• crack cocaine
• women
• pregnancy
• motherhood