Recent research explored how perinatal healthcare providers approach conversations about substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Although the study was conducted in the
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Substance Use Patterns Among Individuals Who Consume Alcohol During Pregnancy: Results from a US Multi-Site Study
N. Bakhireva, Xingya Ma, Catherine Psaras, Veronica Brtek, Elinor L. Sullivan, Ryan Bogdan, Barbara H. Chaiyachati, Christina D. Chambers, Gretchen Bandoli and Julie M. Croff,
Recreational Cannabis Use During Human Pregnancy: Its Effects on the Placenta and Endocannabinoid System
Recent research is helping us better understand how substance use, especially cannabis—can affect pregnancy, fetal development, and long-term health. The evidence shows that cannabis can
Facilitating Culturally Safe Conversations Around Substance Use Disorder and Contraception to Provide Inclusive Care for Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Populations
This article explores how health and social-service professionals can have culturally safe, non-judgmental conversations about alcohol use, substance use, and contraception, particularly with neurodiverse individuals,
Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial
New research continues to back up what many of us already know from experience: people are more likely to make changes when they feel supported,
5 Factors Influencing Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
This resource explores the many factors that can influence alcohol use during pregnancy, recognizing that decisions around alcohol are shaped by far more than individual