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Among many concerns, using substances during pregnancy increases risk of maternal death, miscarriage, and seizures and increases risk for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), pre-term birth, and a host of birth defects and developmental disabilities for infants and children. While many pregnant and postpartum persons are motivated to seek treatment or practice harm reduction for using substances, they face many challenges in getting the support and care they deserve.

Peer support specialists or coaches (peers) can play a vital role in improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum participants and their families.

Training Goals

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

  • Feel more confident in supporting 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 wanting to build healthier home environments and support networks for their families.