Tag: methadone pregnancy

Methadone maintenance is the gold standard treatment for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. This comprehensive guide covers the evidence supporting methadone in pregnancy, dose management across trimesters, neonatal abstinence syndrome, breastfeeding guidance, and coordinated perinatal care.

Methadone maintenance is an evidence-based, safe treatment for opioid addiction during pregnancy, significantly improving maternal and fetal outcomes compared to untreated addiction or heroin use. Understanding pregnancy-specific considerations optimizes outcomes.