2ⁿᵈ Edition of the Public Health and Midwifery World Conference (PHMWC) 2026

Scientific Sessions

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy

This session at the Public Health and Midwifery World Conference (PHMWC) 2025 will address the complex challenges posed by substance abuse during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and fetal health. The session will focus on screening methods, early interventions, and evidence-based treatment approaches, including harm-reduction strategies and counseling programs. Discussions will also emphasize overcoming stigma, improving access to care, and integrating mental health and addiction services into prenatal care systems. This session will equip healthcare providers with tools to support pregnant women struggling with substance abuse and improve health outcomes for both mothers and babies by sharing successful models and policy frameworks. 

Related Sessions

Integrating Evidence Based Practices in Midwifery and Public Health
High Risk Pregnancies: Challenges and Interventions
Impact of Environmental Factors on Maternal and Infant Health
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Epidemiology of Public Health
Health Policy and Management
Technology and Digital Health in Midwifery
Emergency and Crisis Response in Maternal and Public Health
Social Determinants of Health and Community Health
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Preventive Measures
Public Health and Digital Health Technology
Law, Ethics, and Health Policy
Nutrition and Micronutrient Supplementation
Prevention of Disease and Health Promotion
Midwifery and Public Health: Collaboration
Tackling Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Pregnancy
Nutrition and Maternal Health
Family planning and Reproductive health
Promotion of Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Midwifery Public Health Collaboration
Midwifery Practices in Low Resource Settings
Public Health Interventions and Teenage Pregnancy
Technology in Public Health and Digital Health
Behavioural Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
Health Communication and Public Health Advocacy
Vaccination Programs and Immunization during Pregnancy
Mental Health and Well being in Pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Support and Challenges
Global Perspectives on Midwifery Practice
Integrating Technology in Midwifery Care
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiology
Substance Abuse and Pregnancy
Safe Motherhood and Birth Preparedness
Wearable Health Technologies for Pregnancy Monitoring
Genomics and Precision Medicine in Reproductive Health
Advances in Biotechnologies for Fertility and Reproductive Health
Ethical Issues in the Midwife Practice
Humanitarian Assistance and Midwifery in Emergencies