If you have opioid use disorder, treatment can start you on the road to recovery and a healthier pregnancy. It’s essential that pregnant women with an opioid use disorder seek help as soon as possible to reduce the risk of serious complications to both mother and child.

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 Remember, opioid use disorder is a treatable disease.

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 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists believes that pregnant women who have an opioid use disorder should receive medical care and counseling services, not punishment.

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Seeking help is the first step in recovering from addiction and making a better life for you and your family.

 

Treating your addiction or dependency during pregnancy offers several benefits, including:

• Lower risk of death or serious harm to you and your baby

• Reduced rates of prenatal withdrawal

• Stabilized levels of opioids in the baby’s system

• Lowered risks of — or less severe — NAS