Event

Effects of Maternal Drug Use on Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development -  2023 Fall Webinar Series

When & Where

Date and Time

October 10, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00pm CDT

Location

Zoom

Ticket

Cost

Free

Registration

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About This Event

In this session, we will:

  • Review the prevalence of drug use in pregnancy.
  • Discuss in utero effects of fetal development.
  • Discuss in utero effects of preterm delivery risks.
  • Discuss outcomes for infants exposed to THC and/or methamphetamines in utero.
  • Discuss outcomes for infants receiving breast milk from mothers using THC and/or methamphetamines.

This event is open to anyone interested in learning about THC and methamphetamines use and the effects on pregnancy.


Continuing Education: Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, agenda, and handouts, which can be used for submitting and requesting CE credit on their own.

Speaker(s)

Dr. Evin Lackore, MD
Board Certified Pediatrician

Dr. Lackore is a pediatrician who has been practicing in rural Nebraska for almost 5 years. He has experience in providing care for children in the NICU, Hospital, and Clinic settings. Dr. Lackore serves on the Maternal/Child Health Department Board at Good Samaritan Hospital and is the Supervising Physician for the NICU there. In his down time Dr. Lackore enjoys spending time with his wife and 1yo daughter as well as being active in their local church and community events.

Registration Details

Registration closes October 7, 2023.

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Questions?

Contact Haifaa Al-saadi at  hal-saadi2@unl.edu