Opioid use disorder during pregnancy: An overview

Lillian C Carter; Molly A Read; Laura Read; Joyce S Nicholas; Eric Schmidt

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000553378.44766.1d

Opioid use disorder during pregnancy: An overview

JAAPA. 2019 Mar;32(3):20-24. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000553378.44766.1d.

Authors

Lillian C Carter¹, Molly A Read, Laura Read, Joyce S Nicholas, Eric Schmidt

Affiliation

¹ At the time this article was written, Lillian C. Carter and Molly A. Read were students in the PA program at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va. Laura Read is director of didactic education in the PA program at the University of Lynchburg. Joyce S. Nicholas is director of evaluation, assessment, and compliance in the PA program at the University of Lynchburg. Eric Schmidt is an assistant professor at the University of Lynchburg. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

PMID: 30741850
DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000553378.44766.1d

Abstract

Women with opioid use disorder who become pregnant are a particularly vulnerable population and require a comprehensive treatment approach for mother and fetus. Research is continuing on opioid use disorder, effects of opioid use on the fetus, and best treatment approaches. This article reviews current recommendations and guidelines for treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage*
Buprenorphine / administration & dosage
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Female
Fetal Diseases / chemically induced
Fetal Diseases / prevention & control
Humans
Methadone / administration & dosage
Opiate Substitution Treatment / methods*
Opioid-Related Disorders / diagnosis
Opioid-Related Disorders / therapy*
Physician Assistants
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications / surgery*
Professional Role
Regional Health Planning*
Young Adult

Substances

Analgesics, Opioid
Buprenorphine
Methadone