What Are The Benefits Of Methadone Maintainance During Pregnancy?

There is documented evidence that methadone maintainance during pregnancy is beneficial.  It is common knowledge that substance use is dangerous for pregnant women and their unborn children.  Anything ingested by Mom is absorbed into the bloodstream, passes through the placenta and is ingested by the baby.  Most often, pregnant women want to stop using harmful substances to ensure the health of their babies.  However, stopping use of heroin or other opiates, can be very harmful to the unborn child, possibly resulting in death.

Methadone maintainance for opiate addiction during pregnancy is a healthier alternative for promoting and maintaining the health of opiate addicted pregnant women and their unborn children.  For more information on methadone maintainance during pregnancy, refer to an excellent fact sheet provided by March of Dimes. For a more comprehensive understanding, refer to a wonderful brochure developed by staff of Addiction Treatment Forum.