Care Experiences of Women Who Used Opioids and Experienced Fetal or Infant Loss

Abstract

Our findings suggest that women who use opioids and experience fetal or infant loss have complex care, educational, and emotional needs. In the development of interventions for these women, it is important to address their unique and complex circumstances.

Health Care Encounters of Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Substance Use Disorders

“…Demirci et al, (2015) In this analysis, we describe the experiences and perceptions impacting breastfeeding decisions among pregnant and postpartum women taking methadone. (Cleveland et al, 2016;Cleveland & Bonugli, 2014;Cleveland & Gill, 2013;Howard, 2015;Howard, 2016;Jarlenski et al, 2016;Kramlich et al, 2018;McGlothen et al, 2018;Roberts & Nuru-Jeter, 2010;Roberts & Pies, 2011;Salmon et al, 2000;Scott et al, 2017;Stone 2015;Suarez et al, 2018) .53…”

“…Many pregnant and postpartum women with SUDs do not receive the information they need to manage their health care, often because their providers lack knowledge about substance use and pregnancy. (Cleveland & Bonugli, 2014;Demirci et al, 2015;Howard 2015;Jarlenski et al, 2016;Kramlich et al, 2018;Mattocks et al, 2017;McGlothen et al, 2018;Roberts & Nuru-Jeter, 2010;Roberts & Pies, 2011;Salmon et al, 2000;Scott et al, 2017;Stone, 2015) .45…”

“…Pregnant and postpartum women with SUDs feel providers do not provide optimal care, spend enough time with them, or act in a manner that is compassionate, trustworthy, and supportive. (Cleveland & Bonugli 2014;Cleveland & Gill, 2013;Howard, 2016;Kramlich et al, 2018;Kuo et al, 2013;Mattocks et al, 2017;Roberts & Nuru-Jeter, 2010;Roberts & Pies, 2011;Salmon et al, 2000;Scott et al, 2017;Stone, 2015) .43…”

“…McGlothen et al, 2018; Roberts & Nuru-Jeter, 2010;Salmon et al, 2000;Scott et al, 2017;Suarez et al, 2018) 7. Pregnant and postpartum women with SUDs feel nurses monitor the women when they are with their infants or take over the infants' care.…”

“…Some pregnant and postpartum women with SUDs feel health care providers fail to include the women in decisions about their health. (Howard, 2016;Kramlich et al, 2018;McGlothen et al, 2018;Roberts & Nuru-Jeter, 2010;Scott et al, 2017;Stone, 2015) .26…”