Placental abruption associated with cocaine use: case report.

The medical problems associated with cocaine ingestion, most notably cardiovascular side effects, have become evident as its use has become epidemic in the United States. Its effects on pregnancy and the developing fetus are similarly being recognized as more women of childbearing age are abusing cocaine. A case of placental abruption at 33 weeks' gestation following cocaine use is reported. A review of the pharmacodynamics, medical complications, teratogenic potential and effects in pregnancy is included.