Talking About Substance Use and Pregnancy During Home Visits
This resource provides tips for home visitors about how to talk with families about substance use during pregnancy.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
How Substance Use Can Affect Pregnancy
This resource for families discusses how using substances while pregnant can affect how a baby grows before and after they are born.
Improving Outcomes for Opioid-Exposed Newborns: Together, We Can Do Better
Learn how Head Start programs can support families impacted by substance use. Find out how to support infants exposed to opioids. Hear about the most effective treatments for opioid addiction.
Impact of Substance Use on Children and Families
Learn about the effects of opioids on exposed infants and children. Find out how Head Start programs can support children and families impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment of Perinatal Substance Use Disorders
Head Start programs can support children and families impacted by substance use. Learn about perinatal opioid use and effective opioid addiction treatments. Explore ways to connect families to community services.
Addressing Substance Misuse Among Pregnant Women
This interactive activity will give home visitors a chance to walk through a home visit. Explore how to talk to an expectant family about substance misuse, including opioids.
How Lifestyle Affects Breast Milk: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol
A woman’s lifestyle may affect her breast milk, and have an impact on the baby. During breastfeeding, it is important for a woman not to consume alcohol, smoke, or take drugs. These substances are known to pass through the breast milk. This information can help mothers to understand better about the consequences of smoking, using drugs, and drinking alcohol during pregnancy.