title: Opioid-Use Disorders in Pregnancy: Management Guidelines for Improving Outcomes
author: Tricia E. Wright
description: Gain guidance and support when treating the high-risk, high-reward population of women confronting (or battling) opioid-use disorders during pregnancy. Authored by leading experts in obstetrics and gynecology, this toolkit is the key to invaluable, non-judgemental care for both mother and baby throughout labor, delivery management and postpartum.
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  Factsheet 1 of 4 
  Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy 
  Taking helpful steps for a healthy pregnancy 
  Introduction 
  If you have an opioid use disorder (OUD) and are pregnant, you can take helpful steps now to ensure you 
  have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. During pregnancy, OUD should be treated with medicines, 
  counseling, and recovery support. Good prenatal care is also very important. Ongoing contact between 
  the healthcare professionals treating your OUD and those supporting your pregnancy is very important. 
  The actions you take or don’t take play a vital role during your pregnancy. Below are some important things to know, 
  about OUD and pregnancy, as well as the Do’s and Don’ts for making sure you have a healthy pregnancy and a 
  healthy baby. 
  Things to know 
  • OUD is a treatable illness like diabetes or high blood pressure. 
  • You should not try to stop opioid use on your own. Suddenly 
  stopping the use