Webinar: Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnant Patients
Pregnancy can bring up unique challenges for people living with opioid use disorder (OUD). Many pregnant patients face stigma, gaps in care and mixed messages about treatment. These barriers can make it harder to access the support they need for a healthy pregnancy and recovery.
Access this on-demand CE webinar featuring Nathan Mullins, MD, FACOG, and Melinda Turner, MD, FASAM, FAAEM, as they discuss practical, evidence-based approaches to treating OUD during pregnancy. In this session, they explore how healthcare and community professionals can work together to support both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and beyond.
In this Webinar, You’ll Explore:
- The physical, emotional and system-level challenges pregnant patients with opioid use disorder often face
- How medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) can support recovery and improve outcomes for both mother and baby
- Common gaps in emergency and community responses – and how to strengthen continuity of care
- Strategies for postpartum planning and long-term recovery support through collaboration with OB and treatment teams
This webinar is designed for physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, addiction professionals and behavioral health providers who want to strengthen their approach to caring for pregnant patients with OUD. Participants will gain practical insights to help improve coordination across care settings and support long-term recovery for families.
View the on-demand recording through our education partner TPN and earn CE credit on your schedule.