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Having a Baby? 5 Tips to Avoid Problems From Flawed Drug Testing at the Hospital

Hospitals routinely use unreliable drug tests at childbirth, and many parents are reported to child welfare agencies and the police. Here’s what you can do.

Feature • 02.13.2026

Tens of Thousands of Mothers Were Flagged to Police Over Flawed Drug Tests at Childbirth

The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that’s a significant undercount.

Feature • 02.10.2026

How We Counted Referrals to Police About Substance Use During Pregnancy

New analysis finds the parents of 70,000 newborns were reported to law enforcement over substance use allegations, often based on flawed drug tests.

Feature • 02.10.2026

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