The most common substances abused by pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are alcohol, illicit drugs and prescription pain medications. Additionally, opioid use and abuse is rising among pregnant women.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) may be recommended to address an opioid use disorder. MAT is recommended for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder to improve birth outcomes. In some circumstances MAT can be compatible with breastfeeding.
Provider Resources
- InfantRisk Center or call 806-352-2519 Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- LactMed
Patient Resources
- InfantRisk Center: and call 806-352-2519 Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Texas WIC Online Class: How Can Medications, Alcohol and Drugs Affect my Breastmilk? (English)
- Texas WIC Online Class: How Can Medications, Alcohol and Drugs Affect my Breastmilk? (Spanish)
- Texas WIC Online Class: What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome? (English)
- Texas WIC Online Class: What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome? (Spanish)
- Mother to Baby Texas TIPS
