ArticleSubstance abuse2015
Breastfeeding and Methadone Therapy: The Maternal Experience.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 62 citations in OpenAlex.
- Supporting breastfeeding for women on opioid maintenance therapy: a systematic review.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2019Pooled it
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- Disrupted maternal behavior in morphine-dependent pregnant rats and anhedonia in their offspring.Neuropharmacology · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding Continuation at One Month Postpartum Among Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Who Initiated Breastfeeding: Prevalence and Determinants.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2025Article
- Disrupted Maternal Behavior in Morphine-Dependent Pregnant Rats and Anhedonia in their Offspring.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2024Article
- A Rapid Review of Perinatal Healthcare Experiences of Women With Substance Use Disorders.Cureus · 2024Review
- Breastfeeding Intention, Knowledge, and Attitude of Pregnant Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.American journal of perinatology · 2024Article
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #21: Breastfeeding in the Setting of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder (Revised 2023).Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine · 2023Article
- Breastfeeding Experiences in Women from Ten States Reporting Opioid Use Before or During Pregnancy: PRAMS, Phase 8.Maternal and child health journal · 2023Article
- Factors Associated with Maternal Engagement in Infant Care When Mothers Use Substances.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2023Review
- Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Postpartum contraceptive planning of women with substance abuse disorders.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2021Article
- Hepatitis C Virus Knowledge Among Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder.Maternal and child health journal · 2018Article
- Breastfeeding and Opiate Substitution Therapy: Starting to Understand Infant Feeding Choices.Substance abuse : research and treatment · 2016Review
- Caring for Opioid-dependent Pregnant Women: Prenatal and Postpartum Care Considerations.Clinical obstetrics and gynecology · 2015Article
- ABM clinical protocol #21: guidelines for breastfeeding and substance use or substance use disorder, revised 2015.Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine · 2015Review
- Mutual Mistrust: The Multilayered Experiences at the Intersection of Healthcare and Early Parenting Among Mothers With Opioid Use Disorder.Journal of addiction medicineArticle
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundDespite evidence of low transfer of methadone into breast milk and the potential physical and psychological benefits that breastfeeding offers for methadone-exposed mothers and infants, the rate of breastfeeding initiation in this population is about half that reported nationally. This study describes the perceptions surrounding breastfeeding decisions and management among pregnant and postpartum women taking methadone.
methodsSeven pregnant women and 4 postpartum women enrolled in methadone maintenance programs participated in semistructured, audiotaped interviews and focus groups, respectively, about their breastfeeding experiences. Transcripts were analyzed and coded using qualitative content analysis.
resultsThree major content categories were identified: (1) fears, barriers, and misconceptions about breastfeeding while taking methadone; (2) motivation and perceived benefits of breastfeeding; and (3) sources of information, support, and anxiety about general breastfeeding management and breastfeeding while taking methadone. Lack of support from the health care community and misinformation about the dangers of combining breastfeeding and methadone therapy represented significant, yet modifiable, barriers to breastfeeding success in methadone-exposed women.
conclusionsInterventions to increase the prevalence of breastfeeding among women taking methadone should address identified logistical, educational, and psychological barriers and consider inclusion of women themselves, partners, peers, and clinicians. In particular, clinicians who care for methadone-exposed mothers and infants should be educated on therapeutic communication, up-to-date breastfeeding contraindications, and the health benefits of breastfeeding in this population.
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