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Presented by Ira J. Chasnoff, MD

DESCRIPTION

“Marijuana is safe to use during pregnancy.”

“There are no effects on the long term outcome of the child if a man is using alcohol or drugs at the time of conception.”

“It’s safe to use alcohol in the last part of pregnancy since the baby is already fully developed.’

These are just a few of the myths and bits of misinformation circulating online and in the community when it comes to discussion of substance use and misuse during pregnancy. This webinar will discuss multiple myths that mislead families when they are seeking information about healthy substance-free pregnancies. Preceded by a presentation by Dr. Chasnoff, the final portion of the webinar will be an open discussion for participants to bring forward the myths and misinformation they have come across.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this session participants will be able to:

1. Name three common myths grounded in misinformation regarding alcohol and drug use in pregnancy.

2. Utilize science-based information to combat misinformation regarding alcohol and drug use in pregnancy.

3. Name a strategy that can be used online to combat misinformation regarding alcohol and drug use in pregnancy.