When it comes to pregnancy, it can be a scary experience, add in addiction and you have a situation that could potentially impact two people for the rest of their lives. When many addicts become pregnant, they wonder if treatment is something they can go through. At Clear Horizons Healthcare we are proud to offer medication-assisted opioid treatment and happy to say that it is safe for even those who are expecting a baby.

Opioid Use While Pregnant

When it comes to opioid use while pregnant, it can have a major impact on both the mother and developing child. The most common complications that occur during pregnancy for an opioid addict include:

Miscarriage is common for women who are pregnant and addicted to opiates and typically occurs before 20 weeks. Miscarriages that occur during the later part of the pregnancy can be very traumatic and also require medical supervision.

Premature birth is also common for babies born to opioid addicted mothers and can cause a range of health conditions that will affect the child their entire life.

Congenital disabilities are also a common occurrence among children of opioid addicted mothers, many of which are critical and require life-long care.

Neonatal abstinence syndrome can occur among children who are continually exposed to opioids during the pregnancy. When born, withdrawal can occur, putting the baby in danger for a range of complications.

Medication-Assisted Opioid Treatment During Pregnancy

When it comes to opioid treatment while pregnant, it is important to NOT quit cold-turkey. Quitting opioids cold-turkey while pregnant can actually result in death of both the mother and child. Medically assisted opioid treatment in Audubon, New Jersey is safe for expecting mothers. We use buprenorphine (suboxone) to reduce dependency, withdrawal symptoms and unregulated opioid use. Along with medically-assisted opioid treatment, we recommend peer-supported cognitive behavioral therapy for opioid addiction. If you are worried about relapsing, we also recommend talking to your doctor about naloxone. Naloxone is a nasal spray or shot which can be administered during an overdose. Small doses of naloxone are safe to use during pregnancy and could save the child and mother in the event of an overdose.

Start Medication-Assisted Opioid Treatment in Audubon, NJ Today

Are you pregnant and addicted to opioids? Interested in starting opioid treatment in Audubon, New Jersey? Contact Clear Horizons Healthcare today, we would be happy to provide you with medication-assisted opioid treatment in Audubon.