Midwives could be Key to Preventing Alcohol & Drug use in Pregnant Women

An initiative in South Australia is exploring the role midwives can play in promoting public health measures, supporting pregnant women to abstain from drugs and alcohol.

The study uses a collaborative, multi-tiered approach between experts from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

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Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Dr Matthew Stevens – Lead Author & Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide

First aired on The Wire, Monday 15 April 2024