{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 3 Substance Use in the Perinatal Population","description":"In this episode of Bear Hug Conversations, we explore one of the most complex and often misunderstood challenges in maternal health: substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We\u2019re joined by Kimberly Simcox, DO, of Carilion Clinic, a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Simcox shares insights from her clinical experience, including how substance use impacts maternal and infant outcomes, the role of medication-assisted treatment, and why stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to care. She also highlights the importance of compassionate, coordinated support systems that treat substance use as a medical condition. This conversation offers a deeper understanding of how providers, communities, and systems can better support families and improve outcomes for both moms and babies. Don\u2019t forget to take our post-listening survey to share your feedback. Click here to take the survey. Your input helps us make this podcast even better for you! Show Notes Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC).  Tune in and join the conversation. #welcometotheconversation     ","author_name":"Bear Hug Conversations by VNPC","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/569760","html":"