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In a society
that is becoming more health conscious than ever before the
issue of pregnant women and substance use is becoming more
contententious than ever. Many people believe that when a
woman becomes pregnant, it is very important for her to lead
a healthy life and to avoid anything that might harm her or
her baby-to-be. Use of any prescriptive drugs, social drugs
and illegal drugs is therefore doubly dangerous. First, drugs
may harm the mothers' own health, interfering with her ability
to support the pregnancy. Second, some drugs can directly
impair prenatal development resulting in conditions such as
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. How, therefore can professionals
ensure that the needs of the baby and the mothers autonomy
to choose her lifestyle are both addressed and met effectively?
Aims:
- Identify
drugs and their effects, including prescriptive, social
and illegal
- Recognise
substance misuse, signs and symptoms
- Explore
the developmental effects of drug use on the uborn child
and after birth
- Examine
reasons for substance misuse and explore attitudes
- Consider
treatment options and harm minimisation for mother and baby
Course
Learning Outcomes
By the
end of the day delegates will know how to:
- Competently
and confidently engage with female customers in a variety
of settings
- Effectively
support female out of problematic drug use whilst addressing
other areas of need
National
Occupational Standards
This course links to the following units:
AA1, AB2, AB5, AD1, AF2, AI1, CS17, HSC22, HSC233, HSC240,
HSC3111, HT3
Who
should attend?
Individuals and volunteers whose work brings them into contact
with female substance users in a variety of settings, who
wish to increase their skills and knowledge around the areas
of highest concern for this group of individuals and to develop
effective engagement strategies for effective working.
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