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Review
. 2018 Jun;45(2):201-216.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Mar 15.

Opioid Use Disorders and Pregnancy

Amanda J Johnson  1 , Cresta W Jones  2
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Review

Opioid Use Disorders and Pregnancy

Amanda J Johnson et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Opioid use disorder presents an increased risk of complications in pregnancy, particularly when untreated. To optimize outcomes, medication-assisted treatment using methadone or buprenorphine as a part of a comprehensive care model is recommended. Neonatal abstinence syndrome and poor fetal growth remain significant complications of this disorder despite maternal treatment.

Keywords: Buprenorphine; Methadone; Neonatal abstinence syndrome; Opioid use disorder; Pregnancy.

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