A Challenge to Care: a Primer on Perinatal Addiction

This award-winning video is a primer on perinatal addiction and is being used by health and social service providers across the country. A Challenge to Care features clear compelling graphics and interviews with a wide range of experts who present specific, practical interventions to use in prenatal, postpartum and pediatric settings.

In four concise sections, the program includes:

• Methods for approaching women at risk, and how to conduct a non-judgmental interview
• The impact of drugs on fetal development
• Signs of chemical dependency during labor and delivery
• Behavior patterns of newborns exposed to drugs and/or alcohol
• How to comfort and care for substance exposed babies
• Postpartum education and treatment options
• Procedures for pediatric follow-up
• Legal issues, public policy and health care protocol