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
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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
Cannabis use patterns, motivations, and reasons for abstinence in pregnancy
The study “Cannabis Use Patterns, Motivations, and Reasons for Abstinence in Pregnancy” (Blair et al., 2025) explores the complex relationship between cannabis use, motivations for
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