SAMHSA has issued a new case study guide: Healthy Starts: Postpartum OUD Care Transitions for Mother and Infant.
The postpartum period is a critical time for connecting mothers, parents, and caregivers with services and supports that promote bonding, well-being, and healthy outcomes for families.
The first postpartum year is an especially high-risk period for women with an opioid use disorder. Evidence-based treatment options, such as medication for opioid use disorder, can help reduce these risks.
This publication summarizes information about the postpartum period, presents an innovative program as a case study, and offers practical advice for care teams on comprehensive, collaborative perinatal care.