Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome Supporting Families with Substance Use Disorder

Angela Yerdon-McLeod, DO

~Objectives:
Increase awareness of the prevalence, diagnosis, and impact of NAS/NOWS;
Enhance knowledge of the need and treatment options for compassionate care across the continuum of pregnancy and childbirth;
-Develop an understanding of breastfeeding safety within families with substance exposure.

Angela Yerdon McLeod, DO, is NH Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency faculty at Concord Hospital. She leads the Concord Hospital Achieve Wellness Council and the NHMS Physician Health Committee. She’s an advocate for clinician wellness and leadership advancement. Her clinical interests include maternity care, breastfeeding, and supporting families with SUD.

Dr. Yerdon-McLeod has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

The Maine Medical Education Trust designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This includes 1 credit that is compliant with New Hampshire RSA 318-B:40 - opioid education requirement.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Maine Medical Education Trust and NHMS.  The Maine Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.