opioids and pregnancy

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

Use of Prescription Opioids During Pregnancy Is Relatively Common

According to the most recent Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey conducted in 2019, 6.6% of the respondents reported prescription opioid use during pregnancy. Use of prescription opioids was more common in certain [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-08-03T09:44:14-04:00August 4th, 2020|Opioids, Perinatal Substance Use, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off