Children born two mothers who used opiates during pregnancy are more likely to have learning disabilities, according to a new study released Thursday.
The study, as reported by NBC News, assessed more than 7,000 children between the ages of 3 and 8 who are enrolled in Medicaid in Tennessee. Almost 2000 of these children suffered from withdrawl-like symptoms at birth, a sign of having been born to mothers who used opioids. Some of these symptoms include tremors, diarrhea, and difficulty feeding and sleeping.
Of the students exposed to opioids before birth, about 1 in 7 required assistance in the classroom to overcome learning disabilities and developmental delays. This is in comparison to the 1 in 10 children who require similar services. The study focused only on referrals for school-based services related to possible learning disabilities, and did not assess the academic performance of either group.
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