Perinatal Prescribing: SUD and Behavioral Health Meds During Pregnancy

Uncertainty & hesitancy about managing Behavioral Health or SUD medications during pregnancy can lead to their being discontinued – yet the bigger risk can be when they stop being prescribed. Negative outcomes include patient destabilization; recurrence of use, and behavioral health symptoms withdrawal; patients not engaging in prenatal care or bonding. Presenters provide greater clarity and guidance and identify which medications to avoid.