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25th June 2021
10:47am BST

Urine samples were taken and both boys had "tested positive for cocaine metabolites in their urine", according to the report.
The twins are set to undergo surgery for hypospadias before their first birthday.
The doctors published their findings in a new report titled 'Hypospadias and Cocaine Use in Pregnancy’ in the Irish Medical Journal. They have warned parents of the severe dangers of drug use in pregnancy.
"Approximately 5-10% of women admit to illicit drug use during pregnancy while universal testing in high risk populations confirms cocaine use in 10-40%."
Thankfully, the twin boys have been discharged to the care of their GP and are thriving.Explore more on these topics: