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The consequences of maternal alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use constitute a major public health disease burden. This disease burden begins before conception and may continue through the life of the affected child and future generations. Providers of obstetrical care and public health workers are in prime positions to identify pregnant women who may struggle with addiction. Early identification will enable them to provide appropriate early intervention and decrease or eliminate fetal/child harm. This session will provide information regarding obstetric providers’ adherence to best practice smoking cessation guidelines. Attendees will also be provided with tools to maximize disclosure when assessing the pregnant female for illicit drug use. Attendees will leave this session with a better understanding of the aggregate disease burden of maternal smoking, alcohol use, and illicit drug use. They will also have tools which may be used to intervene in the medical (obstetrical) setting as well as the public health setting.

Session Objectives: Evaluate and analyze the aggregate burden of maternal drinking on preterm birth for the whole U.S. population across socio-demographic groups. Demonstrate the effectiveness and importance of using the 5 A’s (Ask, Advice, Assess, Assist and Arrange) as a smoking cessation method in pregnant women. Identify screening methods that elicit disclosure of illicit drug use during the first obstetric appointment.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)