Bill would allow for a woman to be prosecuted if she illegally takes drugs while pregnant . `` He can show he truly cares about protecting pregnant women , children and families by vetoing the bill , as specialists in obstetric medicine and drug addiction , as well as women 's rights groups have urged , '' the editorial read . Comment: In 2013 , 900+ newborns in Tennessee experienced withdrawal from drugs .
Bill would allow for a woman to be prosecuted if she illegally takes drugs while pregnant . Comment: In 2013 , 900+ newborns in Tennessee experienced withdrawal from drugs .