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This study aimed to determine the frequency of fentanyl-adulterated street drugs consumed by mothers with substance use disorders (SUD) using umbilical cord tissue toxicology (UCT).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This retrospective observational study (2020\u20132022) analyzed mothers with SUD and their neonates, utilizing UCT to confirm fentanyl exposure. Additionally, we compared maternal characteristics between those who acknowledged fentanyl use during pregnancy and those who did not, along with neonatal outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Among 353 infants born to 342 mothers with opioid use, 21.8% (77\/353) had in-utero fentanyl exposure confirmed by UCT. Notably, 54% (40\/74) of mothers in the fentanyl-positive group did not acknowledge fentanyl use. However, these mothers more frequently reported using other substances, including marijuana (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.01) and cocaine (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.03), suggesting fentanyl adulteration in street drugs. Umbilical cord fentanyl concentrations were similar between groups, though variance was higher among those who did not report fentanyl use, indicating potential inconsistent exposure. No significant differences were observed in neonatal characteristics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Our study highlights the high frequency of prenatal fentanyl exposure due to adulterated street drugs used by mothers. Although the infant's characteristics and the severity of NOWS were similar in both groups, long-term outcomes may depend on UCT fentanyl concentrations. 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