Caring through Complexity: Supporting Pregnancy and Recovery in People with SUD

October 16, 2025

90-minute educational presentation by board certified physician(in addiction medicine and internal medicine) focusing on the care of pregnant people with substance use disorder.  The focus will be on providing the best care for this population and will include evidence-based practices such as harm reduction, motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented support. 

 

This session will explore the intersection of perinatal care and substance use disorder(SUD), focusing on evidence-based, compassionate strategies to support pregnant and postpartum individuals in recovery.  Facilitated by Dr. Michael Frost, a leader in integrated addiction care, the session will provide practical tools grounded in harm reduction, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches.  The impact of stigma will be examined in addition to opportunities for collaboration with local agencies to improve maternal and child health outcomes.  Designed for maternal care providers, the session emphasizes, holistic equitable care delivery. 

Target Audience

OB GYN physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives, nurses, social workers

Learning Objectives

1.) Define harm reduction strategies applicable to perinatal SUD care

2.) Demonstrate motivational interviewing strategies that could be used in discussion with patient re: substance use

3.) Identify 3 sources of stigma and bias in healthcare interactions with pregnant people who use substance disorders

4.) Define 3 agencies/community partners for potential collaboration

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 APA
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/13/2025
Course expires: 
12/17/2025
Event starts: 
10/16/2025 - 11:30am EDT
Event ends: 
10/16/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
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Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. 

CE for Psychologists

Allegheny General Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Allegheny Health Network maintains responsibility for the program and its content.”

CE for Social Workers

Allegheny General Hospital is an approved provider for APA credits for Psychologists. This conference is approved for 12.0 APA credits. Social Workers may claim credits for attending educational courses and programs delivered by pre-approved providers, such as the American Psychological Association (refer to CE for Psychologists above). For verification, please refer to Continuing Education Regulations§47.36 #(6)(ix)found at     www.dos.state.pa.us/social.www.dos.state.pa.us/social.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 APA
  • 1.50 Attendance

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