Opioid use disorder during pregnancy: An overview.

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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.

Published: March 2019

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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000553378.44766.1dDOI Listing

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