A history of personal or intergenerational trauma, beyond its impact on health and mental health, can impact an individual's view of the world and readiness to parent. This session will present a framework for understanding the impact of a pregnant or parenting woman’s personal history on her ability to accept health information and advice and how clinicians can avoid stigmatizing language as they address the issue of substance use in pregnancy.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the psychosocial issues and challenges faced by pregnant women with a history of substance use and misuse.
2. Name three factors that differentiate the treatment needs of women as compared to men.
3. Discuss the implications of intergenerational trauma on epigenetic changes.