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The impact of substance use during pregnancy.
Explore the impact of prenatal substance use on development:
Intellectual and Learning
Behavioral and Socio-Emotional
Physical Development
Training and learning opportunities.
Sacramento County Healthy Beginnings offers practical, evidence-informed trainings designed to strengthen the skills of professionals and community members who support children, families, and pregnant individuals. Our trainings cover topics such as trauma-informed care, maternal and infant health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), protective factors, culturally responsive practices, and systems collaboration. Sessions are interactive and grounded in real-world applications, equipping participants with tools they can use immediately to promote healthy development, resilience, and equity across Sacramento County.
How specific substances affect the baby.
Exposure to substances during pregnancy can influence fetal growth, development, and long-term health outcomes. This section offers evidence-informed resources outlining the effects of various substances – including alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioids, and other drugs – on the developing fetus.
Motivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive approach that strengthens a patient’s own motivation for change by exploring values, goals, and mixed feelings – rather than relying on advice, pressure, or fear-based messaging.