The upcoming webinar titled “Methamphetamines in Pregnancy: Clinical Care to Improve Survival, Engagement, and Attachment,” hosted by Elvira Earthstar, a Clinical Midwife Consultant, is set to take place online on Wednesday, 29th May 2024, from 1pm to 2pm AEST. This free session aims to shed light on the critical issues surrounding methamphetamine use during pregnancy, focusing on its effects on the pregnant mother’s physiology, the developing foetal brain, and the potential disruptions to perinatal attachment and executive functioning that can interfere with health-affirming choices. Elvira Earthstar brings her extensive experience in midwifery care to women with complex substance use issues during pregnancy, offering insights into improving outcomes for mothers, babies, and the broader community.

The webinar will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how methamphetamines affect pregnancy for both the mother and baby. It will explore the significance of the first thousand days of a child’s development—from conception until age two—and the profound impact that supporting at-risk and vulnerable families during this crucial period can have. Drawing upon the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) and epigenetic theories, the session promises to offer strategies for initiating and sustaining positive change during pregnancy and early parenting. Through a trauma-aware, strengths-based approach, Elvira aims to translate research and practice wisdom into effective pregnancy care that addresses substance use and fosters significant improvements in the life trajectories of both the current generation and those to come.

For more details and to participate in this enlightening webinar, visit Eventbrite.