Description:
Perinatal substance use is a critical public health concern and alcohol remains one of the most used substances during pregnancy. Despite risk of harm from alcohol exposure, patients often hear mixed messages in the media. In this session, we will review screening tools for alcohol use during pregnancy as well as potential fetal impacts of perinatal alcohol use. We will discuss evidence based best practices for the treatment of alcohol use disorder in the perinatal period, summarize Maine’s FASD notification requirement and review strategies for discussing alcohol use with pregnant patients.
Objectives:
- Review validated screening tools for alcohol use disorder during pregnancy as well as potential fetal impacts of perinatal alcohol use.
- Discuss evidence based best practices for the treatment of alcohol use disorder in the perinatal period.
- Summarize Maine’s FASD notification requirement and strategies for discussing alcohol use with pregnant patients.
Continuing Medical Education Credits:
For physicians who require a CME certificate, the certificate will be emailed directly to you 2-3 weeks after this course You must complete the survey within 2 weeks to receive your certificate. For all other professions, you can download and use the certificate provided within this course.
Online Course Evaluation: Instructions
After the live meeting ends:
- Log into this online course
- Click below on “Course Survey” to access the survey. After completing the survey, return to the course page.
- After you submit the evaluation, click Mark Complete and you will be able to download or print your certificate. The certificate will also be emailed to you as a PDF.
- If you need a certificate for Continuing Medical Education, you will be emailed a CME certificate within 2-3 weeks of completion of the course evaluation.