Canadian clinic addresses maternal overdoses, offering crucial care for pregnant women using substances.

Overdoses are a major cause of maternal deaths in Canada, with around 300 babies born yearly with neonatal withdrawal syndrome. The My Baby and Me clinic in Toronto offers comprehensive care for pregnant women using substances, including blood work, ultrasounds, and support for addiction. Programs like this aim to address the psychosocial needs and concurrent illnesses of patients, emphasizing the need for integrated care during and after pregnancy to combat the toxic drug crisis. Access to such care, however, remains a challenge in rural and remote areas.

November 27, 2024
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