Perfil das Gestantes Usuárias de Álcool/Drogas e os Efeitos na Saúde e Desenvolvimento dos Filhos

The aim of the study was to review empirical studies about the prevalence of using alcohol and illicit drugs in pregnants, the profiles of them, and the effects of their using on the children’s health and development. The studies were selected through the Scielo database using specific keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria. Fourteen studies were found. The findings showed prevalence ranging from 2.1 to 67.1% for alcohol and 0.6 a 53.8% for illicit drugs in pregnants. This prevalence was dependent of socio-economical and clinical factors. The abusive using of alcohol and illicit drugs during the pregnancy presented negative effects on children’s health and development. The present review showed the relevance of the implementation of public health policies for drugs abuse prevention in pregnants, especially adolescents.