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Introduction to Prenatal Exposure for Those Considering Adoption
Introduction to Prenatal Exposure for Those Considering Adoption
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Should you adopt a child who has been exposed prenatally to alcohol or drugs? What are the short and long term impact of drinking during pregnancy or use of methamphetamines, opioids, Methadone, Suboxone, marijuana, and tobacco (cigarettes or vaping)? We talk with Dr. Julia Bledsoe, a board certified pediatrician specializing in adoption and prenatal exposure. She is a professor at the Univ. of Washington in General Pediatrics, and also the faculty pediatrician at the UW FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) Clinic, the longest standing FAS center in the US. She is also an adoptive parent.Support the show
Released:
Nov 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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