Tragic Details About Frances Bean Cobain

You could say Frances Bean Cobain was immediately pulled into her parents' toxic lifestyle by being involved in drama even before she was born. That's because there were concerns that her mother, Courtney Love, had used drugs while pregnant with her. The drama started in 1992, when a then-pregnant Love told Vanity Fairabout doing heroin

You could say Frances Bean Cobain was immediately pulled into her parents' toxic lifestyle by being involved in drama even before she was born. That's because there were concerns that her mother, Courtney Love, had used drugs while pregnant with her. The drama started in 1992, when a then-pregnant Love told Vanity Fair about doing heroin with her husband, Kurt Cobain, during a time that was apparently after she knew she was pregnant. She revealed, "We copped some dope. Then we got high and went to 'SNL.' After that, I did heroin for a couple of months."

That implication caused controversy and led many to worry about the baby's health and whether she'd have drug-related problems. Love and Cobain denied the allegations, though, saying (via E!), "As soon as Courtney found out she was pregnant, she immediately contacted an obstetrician and a doctor specializing in chemical dependency ... and has been assured that she can expect to have a healthy baby." Yet, the damage was already done, and only weeks after Frances was born, she was removed from her parents' home by child services.

Years later, in 2011, Love finally admitted to The Fix, "It's true, I used heroin in the first three weeks of my pregnancy — but so f**king what!? ... I also took a few puffs on a cigarette." She added that she was encouraged to abort Frances because of it but that no matter what, "I wasn't about to lose my baby."

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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