The 4th Annual Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Conference will aim to increase awareness of maternal mortality, research models, and treatment techniques for people with perinatal substance use disorders. Interdisciplinary teamwork will be discussed regarding the holistic treatment of perinatal substance use disorders, including person-centered care planning, lived experience and legal models.  Additionally, this conference will provide the audience peer support perspectives intersecting with doula initiatives.  Aligning peer support recovery, data, and evidence-based care in the perinatal period is important to improve maternal and neonate health outcomes.

Objectives:

1. Increase awareness of substance use in the perinatal period and its outcomes and treatment.
2. Discuss the importance of maternal mortality and morbidity related to maternal mental health and substance use.
3. Assist healthcare providers in identifying methods of treatment for perinatal patients with substance use disorder.
4. Discuss the importance of interdisciplinary care teams for optimal treatment of perinatal substance use disorders.