TY - JOUR
T1 - The use of naltrexone in pregnancy in opiate-dependent mothers
AU - Geraghty, Sadie
AU - Dixon, Carly
N1 - Published Online:16 Aug 2013
PY - 2012/7
Y1 - 2012/7
N2 - There is an absence of sufficient evidence regarding naltrexone use in pregnancy due to the limited range of human studies. Naltrexone implants are being used in Western Australia as a treatment for opioid dependency, and although contraindicated for insertion during pregnancy, there are a number of women who conceive while undergoing treatment. A review of the available data revealed that naltrexone is associated with improved maternal and fetal outcomes. Extensive research into this area in the form of large, multicentre trials is required to confirm the results of the current research.
AB - There is an absence of sufficient evidence regarding naltrexone use in pregnancy due to the limited range of human studies. Naltrexone implants are being used in Western Australia as a treatment for opioid dependency, and although contraindicated for insertion during pregnancy, there are a number of women who conceive while undergoing treatment. A review of the available data revealed that naltrexone is associated with improved maternal and fetal outcomes. Extensive research into this area in the form of large, multicentre trials is required to confirm the results of the current research.
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U2 - 10.12968/bjom.2012.20.7.503
DO - 10.12968/bjom.2012.20.7.503
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84863756064
VL - 20
SP - 503
EP - 506
JO - British Journal of Midwifery
JF - British Journal of Midwifery
SN - 0969-4900
IS - 7
ER -