Obstetrical & gynecological survey
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The purpose of this review is to discuss the incidence, risks, pregnancy complications, and maintenance options for treatment of opioid addiction in pregnancy. ⋯ After completing this CME activity, physicians should be better able to assess the treatment options available to patients with opioid addiction during pregnancy, compare the risk/safety profiles of methadone and buprenorphine, and evaluate the recommendations and current data surrounding breast-feeding while on opioid maintenance treatment.