Substance use during pregnancy, UTC for healthcare professionals
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The use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during pregnancy can produce many health and social problems for the mother and offspring. Pregnancy can also be an excellent opportunity for the future mother, her partner, and the other people with whom they live, to change their consumption patterns.
It is essential that health professionals who are in contact with and provide care to pregnant women, understand the complexity of the physical, mental, and social problems experienced by mothers who use drugs. By doing so, they will be able to provide valuable assistance and offer continuous support.
Related topics
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): https://www.issup.net/node/8723
Inhalants use during pregnancy: https://www.issup.net/node/8726
Cannabis use during pregnancy: https://www.issup.net/node/8729