Discussion 1 Week 2: Parenting and Substance Abuse
n the case of Barbara and Jonah, we meet a young mother that has given birth to a baby boy that is addicted to drugs due to Barbara’s drug use.
Barbara’s drug use and not properly caring for herself during her pregnancy, has caused Jonah to have severe birth defects, abnormalities, and the extent of his disabilities, if any, will not be known right away. In every trimester it is important for a woman to care for herself and the child that she is giving life.
They feed off of everything that the mother provides. Each trimester is equally important as the baby is developing, however the first trimester is critical (Zastrow, C & Kirst-Ashman, K.K., 2016).
As a social worker it is key to ensure the welfare and safety of both Jonah and Barbara. Jonah is fragile and needs stability and great care. https://www.solvedcollegepapers.com/product/socw-6200-discussion-1-week-2
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