This study offers valuable insight into how identity shapes health behaviours during the preconception and prenatal periods, particularly for women who smoke. Researchers explored how
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Alcohol consumption during pregnancy in Scotland following public health interventions: population-based study
Recent research from Scotland demonstrates that a combination of national alcohol-related policies, such as minimum unit pricing (MUP), changes to drink-driving limits, and updated public
Prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis below, examined 36,214 pregnant women across 37 studies to better understand the prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner
Health Promotion and Support Grounded in Interconnected Influences on Alcohol Use in Pregnancy
This narrative review by Poole, Wolfson, and Huber (2025) examines the complex and interconnected factors that influence alcohol use during pregnancy. Drawing on 32 peer-reviewed
Mistrust Limits Possibilities for Patient-Provider Discussions Regarding Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
This research article explores how mistrust between pregnant individuals and health care providers limits honest dialogue about cannabis use during pregnancy. Through in-depth interviews with
Prenatal Cannabis Screening and Counseling Practices by State Recreational Legalization mStatus: A Multi-State Examination of PRAMS Data (2017–2020)
Kara R. SKELTON, Stacey E. IOBST and Sara E. BENJAMIN-NEELON, Prenatal Cannabis Screening and Counseling Practices by State Recreational Legalization Status: A Multi-State Examination of