Substance Use During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Learn how to protect your unborn baby

Topic: First Trimester

Seeing a provider should always feel safe.  But if you struggle with alcohol, drug or cigarette use, you might be worried about the impact on your baby.  Your care provider is on your team and can help you create a plan for managing your substance use.  By getting help as soon as you find out you are pregnant, you can begin a healthy life for you and your baby.

Smoking Cessation

Do you want to quit smoking cigarettes? Our social workers can connect you with resources to help you quit. If you would like to meet with a social worker, please tell us at your next appointment or call (610)-902-4989 and ask to speak with social work.

Penn Family Care PROUD Program

Are you pregnant or postpartum and seeking help or treatment for substance use? The Penn Family Care PROUD program can help!
Call us at 267-809-5080.
Leave a message and include your first and last name, and phone number.
Say that you are pregnant or postpartum.
You will receive a call back within 24 hours.

PROUD includes a team of physicians, pharmacists, and certified recovery specialists who provide pregnant patients with compassionate and nonjudgmental prenatal care and treatment for opioid use disorder in one location. We offer treatment with buprenorphine (Subutex) or buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) to help keep you and your pregnancy safe. We can also coordinate community and hospital resources, including social work, behavioral health, counseling, doulas, and inpatient rehab. We continue to care for you and your baby after they are born. PROUD is here to support you wherever you are in your journey, and whatever your needs may be.

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