Substance use

Psychosocial risk for pregnant and parenting women with a history of substance misuse

A history of personal or intergenerational trauma, beyond its impact on health and mental health, can impact an individual's view of the world and readiness to parent. This session will present a framework for understanding the impact of a pregnant or parenting woman’s personal history on her ability to accept health information and advice, how clinicians can promote attachment between the pregnant/parenting woman and her infant, and how clinicians can avoid stigmatizing language as they address the issue of substance use in pregnancy.

Learning objectives:

List 3 psychosocial issues and challenges faced by pregnant and parenting women with a history of substance use and misuse.
Name 3 implicit biases that differentiate the treatment needs of women as compared to men.
Name 2 maternal and fetal neuroendocrine systems responsible for attachment that are affected by substance use.
Name 3 strategies that can promote attachment between mother and infant.

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