Reasons for substance use continuation and discontinuation during pregnancy: A qualitative study.

CONCLUSIONS: Recommendations are proposed for easier access to and more comprehensive services. Healthcare professionals and service providers should offer non-judgmental care by building high-quality relationships with pregnant women with substance use issues, to increase these women's self-efficacy and empower them to discontinue substance use. PMID: 29673617 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Women Birth - April 16, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: Latuskie KA, Andrews NCZ, Motz M, Leibson T, Austin Z, Ito S, Pepler DJ Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research