Treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome with breast milk containing methadone

J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2002 Mar;15(4):76-85. doi: 10.1097/00005237-200203000-00008.

Abstract

This article addresses the management of pregnant women participating in a methadone maintenance program. An approach to management of the labor of a woman on a methadone maintenance program is described along with a summary of what to anticipate at delivery and postpartum, and options for management of the infant who manifests symptoms of the neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Feeding*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Labor, Obstetric / drug effects
  • Methadone / administration & dosage*
  • Methadone / pharmacokinetics
  • Milk, Human*
  • Morphine / therapeutic use
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / rehabilitation*
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / rehabilitation*
  • Prenatal Care

Substances

  • Morphine
  • Methadone