“Join Dr. Kiarra King, OB-GYN & social media influencer, as she chats with host Chris Stallman on The MotherToBaby Podcast about diversity in pregnancy studies and the power of self-advocacy. Dr. King was recently named one of the top 15 Chicago-based "influencers to follow" for her thoughtful content on women’s health, well-being, self-care, lifestyle, fashion and family.”
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“In a new report published in Maternal and Child Health Journal, CDC scientists analyzed data from the Fall 2020 DocStyles survey, a web-based survey of primary healthcare professionals, to evaluate how frequently clinicians ask about prenatal alcohol exposure in their pediatric patient interactions and the methods used to ascertain this information.”
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“Empowered Adulting, a new virtual group, focuses on helping young adults with an FASD to build a strong resume. The first gathering in December will offer practical tips to help young adults take their next step with confidence. This virtual group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST.”
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“Treatment-prioritizing policies present hope for supporting birthing parents who use substances; however, their potential benefits are obstructed by fear and confusion instilled by coexisting punitive policies, stigma of disclosing substance use during pregnancy, variable or lack of screening methods, and insufficient knowledge about health risks and counseling methods.”
- The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
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“Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during pregnancy is under-researched despite growing concerns about increased alcohol use among pregnant women. This study aims to explore the severity of AWS and its impact on maternal and fetal outcomes.”
- Archives of Women's Mental Health
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“The SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative is currently enrolling pediatric care teams to begin in February 2025 and prenatal care teams to begin in September 2025. This is a joint program between Boston Medical Center and Proof Alliance that helps clinics address FASD in prenatal and pediatric care settings through virtual ECHO education. Clinic teams will learn how to screen for PAE. Participants receive free continuing education credits. Email safestchoice [AT] bmc [DOT] org for more information.
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