Navigating Recovery While Pregnant or Parenting

In this episode of the The Horizon Line, we discuss how individuals can continue to navigate their recovery journey while pregnant or parenting. Host, Ryan Weaks, engages with Rebecca Whitehead, Women & Children Social Worker, and Heather May, Perinatal Nurse Navigator, at Centra, alongside Shiloh Martin, Project Link Coordinator, at Horizon Behavioral Health.This conversation explores the complexities of recovery during pregnancy and parenting, featuring insights from social workers and healthcare professionals. They discuss the unique challenges faced by pregnant individuals in recovery, the importance of compassionate care, and the resources available to support them. The guests emphasize the normalization of struggles in recovery and share success stories that highlight resilience. They also address the fears surrounding substance use and the importance of open communication with healthcare providers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Recovery During Pregnancy and Parenting02:39 Understanding the Recovery Journey05:00 Compassionate Care and Support in Recovery07:29 Resources and Tools for Support10:24 Success Stories and Resilience in Recovery12:44 Addressing Stigma and Fear in Recovery15:14 Final Thoughts and EncouragementAbout Horizon Behavioral HealthHorizon Behavioral Health has been the primary public behavioral healthcare provider in Central Virginia for over 56 years. We provide comprehensive services for adults and children addressing mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Horizon is accredited by CARF International, representing the highest level of accreditation in the field of behavioral health.The Horizon Line is a podcast produced by Horizon Behavioral Health and recorded at the Horizon Wellness Center at Langhorne. Each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health through authentic conversations with professionals, individuals with lived experience, and community leaders.Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or behavioral health concern.Contact Us: Have questions, feedback, or want to get involved? The best way to reach us is by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Horizon Behavioral Health:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Horizon_BH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Horizon_BH_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HorizonBehavioralHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HorizonBH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HorizonBH.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Copyright Notice:© [2025] Horizon Behavioral Health. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of Horizon Behavioral Health.