The opioid epidemic’s toll on pregnant women and their babies

The risk for overdose from opioid painkillers and heroin among women, including pregnant women, has skyrocketed, which means a growing number of babies are born dependent on opioids. NewsHour Weekend Special correspondent Alison Stewart reports on the challenges for pregnant women struggling with addiction.

Read more here: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/the-opioid-epidemics-toll-on-pregnant-women-and-their-babies/