Prenatal and Postpartum Substance Use Support

Prenatal and Postpartum Substance Use Support

If you're struggling with substance use, reaching out is a brave and important first step. Public Health Nurses are here to help, without judgement and with care. Whether you're looking for information, support, or a safe space to talk about your options, our nurses are trained to listen and guide you toward the resources that fit your needs. Let's take the first step together.

How can we help?

Home visits

Crow Wing County Public Health Nurses offer free visits—either at home or in an office setting—to provide education and connect you with helpful resources.

Prenatal, postpartum, & parenting education

Public Health Nurses offer expert support in many areas, including access to resources, nutrition guidance, infant feeding, child growth and development screenings, and parenting education. They’re here to help you and your family thrive—every step of the way.

Cannabis and other substances education

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, we’re here to support you with information about how substances—like cannabis, alcohol, and amphetamines—can affect you and your baby. Our goal is to give you the facts and help you make the choices that are right for you.

Click here to refer yourself today!

To send in a referral, just click the link above, fax us a referral form at (218) 824-1081, or email public.health@crowwing.gov

Prenatal Support Team

The prenatal support team consists of a variety of members from different community services departments to help provide the most person-centered care. 

Our Goal: Provide support for parents and babies to create a healthier community.

 The most important team member is you

Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Education 

Cannabis (THC)

Minnesota Department of Health: Cannabis Materials

What to Know About Cannabis for You, Your Baby, and Young Children

What you should know about using Cannabis, Including CBD, when pregnant or breastfeeding | FDA

Marijuana the risks are real

Vaping Cannabis Education

Cannabis Edibles Education

Quitting Tips for Nicotine and Cannabis 

Fentanyl and Opioids

Fentanyl Fast Facts

Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy Education

Substance Use During Pregnancy | Maternal Infant Health | CDC

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine Fact Sheet for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

What are Stimulants? Side Effects, Short and Long Term Risks | SAMHSA

Alcohol

About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy | Alcohol and Pregnancy | CDC

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - MN Dept. of Health

Alcohol Use Disorder - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Help | SAMHSA

Nicotine

Smoking, Pregnancy, and Babies | Overviews of Diseases/Conditions | Tips From Former Smokers | CDC

E-Cigarettes and Pregnancy | Maternal Infant Health | CDC

Find Help Quitting Tobacco, E-cigarettes, and Vaping | SAMHSA

Tobacco and Pregnancy Education

For Direct Care Providers

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy - Provider Fact Sheet


For more information, please contact us at the Public Health line (218) 824-1170 or email public.health@crowwing.gov