pregnancy

Substance Use among Pregnant Women in Nigeria

Scientific article

1 January 2018

Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine the prevalence, patterns and feasibility of screening for psychoactive substance use among pregnant women in an antenatal clinic in Nigeria. It also aimed to determine the relationship...

Stillbirth Among Women Prescribed Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Pregnancy: Analysis of a Large UK Pregnancy Cohort

Scientific article

Abstract Introduction We aimed to compare risk of stillbirth between maternal smokers and those prescribed nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) during pregnancy. Aims and Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis on a pregnancy cohort...

Alcohol Consumption and Parenthood

Scientific article

13 February 2019

A recent study sought to determine the extent to which the transition to parenthood protects against problematic alcohol consumption.

Assessing Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in a Study of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Scientific article

14 November 2018

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe physical, neurodevelopmental, and cognitive impairments that have occurred following exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. The diagnosis of FASD requires a...

Smoking During Pregnancy , Stigma and Secrets

Scientific article

25 November 2018

There is significant evidence to suggest that smoking while pregnant is harmful to the baby increases the risk of miscarriage, and premature birth. The Statistics on smoking, England: 2018 compendium report shows that in 2017-18, 10.8% of...

Children and Young People Exposed Prenatally to Alcohol - Clinical Guidelines

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28 January 2019

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy has the potential to cause significant fetal damage. It is estimated that approximately 3.2% of babies born in the UK are affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, though the guidance says currently few...

Prenatal Marijuana Use: Perspectives of Pregnant Women

Scientific article

11 January 2019

Marijuana is the drug most commonly used by pregnant women. Understanding the beliefs, attitudes and experience of marijuana use during pregnancy will help practitioners design motivational intervention for women. In a recent qualitative...

Frequency and Associated Risk Factors of Non-Fatal Overdose Reported by Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder

Scientific article

14 December 2018

Abstract Background Little is known about opioid overdose or naloxone access among pregnant women. Objectives The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of non-fatal overdose, risk factors for overdose, and naloxone...

Neighbourhood Tobacco Supply and Individual Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy

Scientific article

2 November 2018

Abstract Background: Tobacco policy is increasingly focusing on the ‘tobacco endgame’ which commits to eradicating tobacco use (prevalence below 5%) within the next two decades. Strategies for achieving the endgame are likely to include...

Pregnancy & Opioids Guide

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INTRODUCTION Is there a young woman in your life who is pregnant and misusing or addicted to opioids? Perhaps it’s your daughter or granddaughter, your son’s girlfriend or wife, a niece or a friend. Here you’ll find information to help her...