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* Effects of Substance Use during Pregnancy
o General Overview
o Common Substances
* Managing the Risk
o Self-check
o Local resources available
* Avoiding Relapse

Effects of Substance Use During Pregnancy
The Take Home Message:
* What you do, the fetus does too.
* No one really knows how much is harmful.
* The safest bet: Don’t use!

DEFINITION
* Teratogen: any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development
* Common substances to avoid
o Drugs
+ Alcohol
+ Tobacco/Nicotine
+ Illegal/Illicit Drugs
+ Medications
o Environmental Toxins
+ Pesticides
+ Lead
+ Chemicals
* What are the consequences of substance use or exposure?
o Complications during birth
o Physical deformities
o Mental retardation
o Developmental Disorders
Managing the Risk. . .
* Actions to take to protect yourself and the developing fetus
o Stop using tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
o Avoid exposure to environments where these substances are being used by others
o Consult with your Health Care Provider
* Actions to take to protect yourself and the developing fetus
o Know your environment
o Limit contact with potentially dangerous chemicals
o Make sure your working conditions are safe
* Local Resources Available
o The TMC/MTF (your health care provider)
o The MEDDAC (your OB/GYN provider)
o Community Health Nurse
o Behavioral Health Activity
o Army Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Program
o The Pharmacist

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