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Lactation Consultant

Category - Ethics

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Mothers who use illegal drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding can be prosecuted for not only the illegal drug use, but they can also be charged with:
  1. Child endangerment, neglect, and abuse.
  2. Child abuse and neglect.
  3. Child neglect and endangerment.
  4. Child abuse and endangerment.
Explanation
Answer: A - The use of illegal drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding must be avoided for many reasons, one of which is fact that they are illegal. Mothers who use illegal drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding can be prosecuted for not only the illegal drug use, but they can also be charged with child endangerment, neglect, and abuse. Illicit drugs endanger the vulnerable infant.
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