Substance use in pregnancy at Twilight

Substance use during pregnancy can have profound effects on fetal development.

Lecture Theatre Level 4, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC 3084

Event Date

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Summary

Come and find out the latest on the impact of substance use during pregnancy from the experts at our midwinter Twilight seminar.

As ever, our Twilight seminars are free but please register your attendance with us using the link below for catering purposes. Remember, refreshments from 6.00pm, and talks commence at 6.15pm. See you there!

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Our speakers

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  • Professor Jane Halliday PhD from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute will share hot-off-the press results from the AQUA study, shedding new light on the long term effects of fetal alcohol exposure on facial morphology.    
  • Dr Carol Vance FRANZCOG, lead obstetrician in the Mercy's Transitions Clinic, will update us on the implications of ICE use during pregnancy.
  • Mercy Hospital for Women neonatologist, Dr Phil Henschke FRACP, will address the postnatal care of the substance-exposed neonate.

Contact us

Please contact Natalie Harris at mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au for any enquiries.