Evidence-Based Whole-Person Care for Pregnant People Who Have Opioid Use Disorder

Link

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/whole-person-care-pregnant-people-oud-pep23-02-01-002.pdf

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