“A Window of Opportunity”: Parenting and Addiction in the Context of Pregnancy

Abstract Purpose of Review Maternal prenatal substance use presents a multilevel risk to child development and parenting. Although parenting interventions are increasingly integrated into treatment, processes have not received equal attention within these interventions. This article aims synthesize the evidence on specific factors affecting early substance-using mothers, as well focusing those factors. Recent Findings Both neurobiological psychosocial affect in context maternal use. Maternal–fetal attachment, mentalization, self-regulation, risks important treatment highly intertwined with abstinence. seem be beneficial, most studies differentiated between pre- postnatal or described pregnancy-specific intervention elements. Summary Due salience pregnancy treating parents, should begin prenatally include focus. Further research is warranted.