Section: Module 5: Lesson 3: Substance Use and Pregnancy | Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the third lesson of Module 5, students should be able to:
- Understand the links between alcohol and other substance use and reproduction, and be able to discuss pregnancy planning and contraception methods with men and with women of childbearing age.
- Identify the potential risks of medications and substance use on the fetus or baby when providing care to a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
- Understand how babies being breastfed by women on medications are monitored for adverse effects or withdrawal, and undergo comprehensive examinations if required.
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Students mustMark as done
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Students mustView
On the website titled "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders" review Module 2 (Effects of Alcohol on the Fetus), Module 3 (Risk Factors for FASD), Module 4 (FASD Signs and Symptoms) and Module 5 (FASD Prevention). The other modules are supplementary, review them if you are interested.
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Students mustView
Read the entire article to learn about the effects of psychotropic medication during pregnancy.
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Students mustView
Click on the tab titled "Screening". Then, click on the link titled "Screening for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy" and read the content of that link. Then, under the tab titled "Treatment", click on the link titled "Managing alcohol use in pregnancy" and read the content of that link. Note: It is possible that your setting has decided to prioritize screening pregnant women for only a few substances (such as alcohol or tobacco) rather than use the ASSIST. If that is the case, you will need to familiarize yourself with those other modalities of screening.
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Students mustViewReceive a grade
To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.
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Students mustMark as done
Optional Learning Resources
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If you would like further information, this resource titled "Substance Abuse Treatment" gives detailed information regarding providing health care to women who may abuse substances.