Pregnancy is an opportune time to identify opioid dependence, facilitate conversion to
opioid maintenance treatment, and coordinate care with specialists in addiction medicine …

As the opioid crisis continues to exist in the United States, opioid use in pregnancy is
becoming a more common occurrence. Left untreated, it may result in an increased risk for …

Pregnancy in opioid‐dependent women is a major public health issue. Women who are
afflicted by opioid addiction are a highly vulnerable group of patients frequently becoming …

Background Opioid use disorders are a growing public health problem in the United States.
Most women who are opioid-dependent are of childbearing age, and management of opioid …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Opioid use disorder in the USA is rising at an alarming rate,
particularly among women of childbearing age. Pregnant women with opioid use disorder …

This article addresses common questions that clinicians face when treating pregnant women
with opioid dependence. Guidance, based on both research evidence and the collective …

The purpose of this review is to discuss the incidence, risks, pregnancy complications, and
maintenance options for treatment of opioid addiction in pregnancy. Summary: Opioid …

Opioid misuse is a problem that is complex and widespread. Opioid misuse rates are rising
across all US demographics, including among pregnant women. The opioid epidemic brings …

Opioid addiction is no longer a primarily urban problem. As dependence on heroin and
prescription pain relievers has become a significant issue in rural areas, the need for …

The rising prevalence of women with opioid addiction in pregnancy necessitates
understanding of medical, ethical, and legal considerations on the part of obstetricians. In …