Evidence-Based Whole-Person Care for Pregnant People Who Have Opioid Use Disorder
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Sponsor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Description
Outlines evidence-based practices to help obstetrician-gynecologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, certified midwives, specialists, and other providers take a more active role in supporting the health of pregnant people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their infant children. Offers information on screening and assessment for OUD, initiating and maintaining pharmacotherapy to treat OUD, providing whole person care, prioritizing health equity for underserved populations, and barriers to care, including those faced by pregnant people living in rural areas.
Date
03/2024
Geographic Coverage
Nationwide
Topics
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) • Opioids • Parents, Families, and Children • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment