Alberta Women Drinking, Smoking While Pregnant

Pregnancy is a time of heightened awareness of nutrition and environmental influences on the development of the baby. Pregnant women are cautioned to eat well, avoid paint and other noxious fumes, and to avoid contact with chemicals. They are also warned about the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs, which can all cause [...]

New Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Mothers

A new substance abuse treatment facility for mothers and pregnant women run by Spectrum Health Services opened this month in Westborough, Massachusetts. The Giblin House—named after the facility’s main contributor, native real estate developer Kevin Giblin—represents a new rehabilitation and treatment center dedicated to women and children. The $2.5 million project took the nonprofit organization [...]