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Training Logo - Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Early Parenting: Peer Support for Families Impacted by Substance Use

While many pregnant and postpartum participants are motivated to seek treatment or practice harm reduction strategies for using substances, they often face challenges in getting the support and care they need and deserve. Peer support specialists or coaches (peers) can play a vital role in improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum participants and their families by providing support at this crucial time.

This training was developed with input from participants, peers, and recovery specialists.

Training Goals

After taking the “Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Early Parenting: Peer Support for Families Impacted by Substance Use” training, peers will be able to:

  • Increase confidence to support pregnant and postpartum participants, based on the knowledge and skills they have gained.
  • Offer participants strategies for recognizing and addressing the stigmas and biases they may face.
  • Help educate participants on their rights as they navigate the healthcare and child welfare systems.
  • Provide foundational health education information for healthy outcomes for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
  • Assist participants in understanding harm reduction specific to pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Provide strategies for participants who want to build healthier home environments and support networks for their families.