Crystal methamphetamine: Exposure Effects on Pregnancy, Fetal Development, Delivery, Infancy, and Childhood-Recording - Crystal methamphetamine: Exposure Effects on Pregnancy, Fetal Development, Delivery, Infancy, and Childhood

Recording - Crystal methamphetamine: Exposure Effects on Pregnancy, Fetal Development, Delivery, Infancy, and Childhood

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In this presentation, Dr. Angela Veloso shares her extensive experience working in rural areas of Northwest Pennsylvania and addresses the prevalent use of methamphetamine, particularly among women of childbearing age. She explores the implications of methamphetamine use during pregnancy, fetal development, and its lasting effects into childhood and adolescence.<br /><br />Dr. Veloso explains methamphetamine, highlights its widespread illicit use, and differentiates its physiological impact from other stimulants like cocaine. Emphasizing the gender-specific impact, she discusses how methamphetamine affects women differently, with heightened effects often leading to quicker addiction.<br /><br />Moreover, Dr. Veloso presents comprehensive findings on methamphetamine exposure's detrimental effects on pregnancy outcomes and fetal development, including birth defects and long-term cognitive and behavioral issues in children. She underscores the importance of supportive postnatal environments in mitigating these effects and encourages collaboration across healthcare and social services to support affected families.<br /><br />Furthermore, she discusses diagnostic challenges, care strategies, and potential interventions to improve outcomes for exposed children, advocating for resilience-focused approaches and integrated support systems to promote better health and developmental trajectories. The talk concludes by highlighting the need for continued awareness and proactive measures in addressing this pressing public health issue.

Keywords

methamphetamine

pregnancy

fetal development

rural Pennsylvania

women's health

addiction

child development

healthcare collaboration

public health