Perinatal Recovery: Infant and Maternal Health Needs

Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

In recent years, the number of infants impacted by maternal substance use has grown substantially, challenging healthcare and social service providers to find evidence-based responses. In this workshop, we will discuss the potential impacts of substance use on infants, as well as the challenges it presents for new parents. We will review non-pharmacological strategies to assist infants and children, and describe appropriate referrals and supports in the community. As substance use may be episodic and occur in the context of other risks, we will also describe additional strategies to reduce risks to infants in their home environments, enhancing overall family safety.

Objectives

  • Describe the impact of substance use exposure on infants
  • Describer the impact of substance use disorder on new parents
  • Identify non-pharmacological strategies to address neonatal opioid withdrawal
  • Refer to appropriate services and supports for families impacted by substance use disorder
  • Name at least three strategies to reduce risks for infants in their home environments

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $300,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

ACCREDITATION

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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