substance use disorders

Prescription Opioids During Pregnancy and Risk for Major Malformations

Previous studies have suggested a link between opioid exposure during pregnancy and increased risk of certain major malformations, including neural tube defects. A recent study from Bateman and colleagues assesses the risk of major malformation [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-03-16T09:24:00-04:00March 16th, 2021|Opioids, Outcomes, Perinatal Substance Use, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|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