Top Barriers to seeking help and support reported by pregnant women who use alcohol:
• Shame and guilt
• Fear of child welfare involvement and/or having a child removed from their care
• Feelings of depression and low self-esteem
• Belief or hope that they can change without help
• Unsupportive or controlling partner
• Not having enough information about available services
• Waiting lists at addictions treatment agencies
Top Supports reported by pregnant women who use alcohol:
• Supportive service providers
• Supportive family members
• Supportive friends/recovery group members
• Children as motivators to get help
• Health problems as motivators
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