Perinatal Patient With Opioid Use Disorder

Key Points

• Neonatal withdrawal occurs in a significant proportion of infants born to mothers with opioid use disorder, impacting overall infant health.
• In this analysis, maternal opioid use disorder was linked to adverse outcomes, particularly in neonatal withdrawal symptoms and developmental trajectories.
• Assessment includes a comprehensive look at maternal health histories and their relationship to neonate outcomes in opioid-affected pregnancies.
• Understanding the implications of opioid use disorder during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and infant healthcare strategies.