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In Women with Opioid Use Disorder, Treatment Initiated During Pregnancy May Improve Postpartum Outcomes

This study demonstrates higher rates of treatment continuation in postpartum women with opioid use disorders if medication treatment (methadone or buprenorphine) is initiated early and maintained throughout pregnancy.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-06-07T09:23:46-04:00June 8th, 2021|Opioids, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off

Essential Reads: Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Abuse During Pregnancy

While the use of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy is falling, the use of cannabis and opioids is increasing. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends universal screening for substance use to be [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-03-24T08:59:44-04:00March 24th, 2021|Diagnosis & Screening, Essential Reads, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off