External Resources American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy Frequently Asked QuestionsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: Pregnancy and Opioid Pain MedicationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: About Opioid Use during PregnancyMarch of Dimes: Prescription Opioids during PregnancyNational Institute on Drug Abuse: Substance Use While Pregnant and BreastfeedingSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: National Helpline for …
The Baby Blog: Opioids
Alcohol
This sheet talks about exposure to alcohol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is alcohol? Alcohol, ethanol and ethyl alcohol are all names for the ingredient in beer, wine, or hard liquor that gives an intoxicating effect to the drinker. The same amount of alcohol is found in a standard serving of beer (12 ounces), wine (4-5 ounces), or hard liquor (1.5 ounces). I drink alcohol. …
Naloxone
This sheet talks about exposure to naloxone in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is naloxone? Naloxone is a medication used to block the effects of opioids. Examples of some opioids are heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Naloxone has also been used to stop someone from dying from an opioid overdose. Brand names for naloxone are Narcan® (nasal spray) and Evzio® …
Hydromorphone
This sheet talks about using hydromorphone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hydromorphone? Hydromorphone belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Hydromorphone is used to treat pain. A brand name for hydromorphone is Dilaudid®. Hydromorphone can be given by injection and by mouth. I am taking hydromorphone, but I would like …
Hydrocodone
This sheet talks about using hydrocodone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a medication used to treat pain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Some commonly used hydrocodone products also contain other medications, such as acetaminophen. These include the brand names Lortab®, Norco® and …
