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Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates?
Joint Authors
Unger, Annemarie
Metz, Verena
Fischer, Gabriele
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 pregnant unplanned and at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and peri-natal complications.
Opioid agonist maintenance treatment is the best option for the majority of women.
Ideally, early and closely monitored treatment in an interdisciplinary team approach including social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, gynecologists, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians should be provided.
The treatment of comorbid psychiatric conditions, the resolution of financial, legal, and housing issues, and the psychosocial support provided have a significant effect on optimizing pregnancy outcomes.
This paper aims to update health professionals in the field of gynecology and obstetrics on the latest optimal treatment approaches for mothers suffering from opioid dependence and their neonates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Unger, Annemarie& Metz, Verena& Fischer, Gabriele. 2012. Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002616
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Unger, Annemarie…[et al.]. Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002616
American Medical Association (AMA)
Unger, Annemarie& Metz, Verena& Fischer, Gabriele. Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002616
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002616