Although drug use occurs throughout the social spectrum, problematic use is associated with poverty and social deprivation. In spite of this link to poverty and social deprivation, women are blamed for the outcomes of their pregnancies and it is argued that drug-using women should not be allowed to have custody of their children. The contributors of this volume propose that those who provide services for pregnant drug using women must recognize that women with social problems that affect pregnancy outcomes should be approached in the same way as care for women with medical problems that have obstetric consequences. Drugs are one factor amongst many that shape pregnancy and although drug use is a risk, it is a manageable one. This book is unique and timely. It provides practitioners and researchers with valuable information about maternal drug use, harm reduction, best practices and policy. It will provide a groundbreaking critical and feminist template for organizations in a wide range of fields such as nursing, social work, medicine, public health, health, child development, and addictions.