Section: Module 5: Lesson 3: Substance Use and Pregnancy | Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Describe 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.
    • Explain 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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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the sections "Introduction" and "Conclusions." (10 minutes)

      Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - 2020

    • Read the sections "Introduction", "Results", and "Discussion". (35 minutes)

      Drug and Alcohol Review by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd - 2022

    • Interact with the tabs to read the entire web page.  (20 minutes)

      American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 2024

    • Read the entire document. (1 hour 39 minutes)

      StatPearls Publishing LLC. - 2023

    • Read the entire webpage. (26 minutes)

      CDC - 2025

    • Read the following sections: "Introduction", "Results", and "Discussion". (60 minutes)

      Springer Nature Limited- 2024

    • Read the entire article. (12 minutes)

      StatPearls Publishing - 2021

    • Recommended Additional Readings
    • Read the flowchart on page 3, as well as Section 2 "Initial newborn care," Section 3 "assessment," and Section 4 "Supportive care" on pages 8-15. (23 minutes)

      Queensland Health - 2021