Teratogens & Genetic Concerns in Pregnancy: What Social Work & Health Care Professionals Should Know
June 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
“I didn’t know I was pregnant, and I’ve been drinking.”
“I’m trying to quit smoking for my baby, but I can’t.”
“I have bipolar disorder, and I’m afraid my baby will too.”
Many expectant parents have questions about genetic risks and exposures during pregnancy – especially when the pregnancy was unintended. If you are working with women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, they may often express concerns about their baby’s health and development.
Join Adoption Advocates and genetics counselor Lori Wolfe on Tuesday, June 4, for an introduction to teratogens and their implications for pregnancy outcomes. Designed specifically for social workers and healthcare professionals, this free one-hour webinar will enable you to:
- Define teratogen and identify common ones
- Understand the impact of genetics and environmental exposures on fetal development
- Identify common teratogens
- Advise your clients on potential risks during pregnancy with evidence-based information
- Direct expectant parents and adoptive families to resources for more information
- Recommend strategies to minimize exposure or mitigate risk when possible
Social workers are eligible to receive one CEU for attending. Space for this training is limited – register online now.
About the Presenter
Lori Wolfe, MS, CGC, is a board-certified genetic counselor and the Director of MotherToBaby North Texas, which is part of the Texas Teratogen Information Service (TIS). Lori began the Texas TIS in July of 1991. In addition to running the Texas TIS, Lori provides community workshops and education to the public and healthcare providers and teaches at the University of North Texas.
