Discussion of Provision of Human Milk in Families Affected by Substance Use Disorder: What is the Evidence?

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 • 12 pm to 1 pm

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Abstract

This presentation provides recommendations on human milk provision in the setting of nonprescribed opioids, stimulant, sedative-hypnotic, alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use, and SUD medication treatments. We will also discuss use of biological sampling to inform decision-making. In general, breastfeeding is recommended among mothers who stop nonprescribed substance use by the time of delivery. Providers should work with the family as a whole to ensure ongoing post-partum care, lactation support, and SUD care.

Objectives

  • Describes methods of providing human milk to infants.
  • Identify under which circumstances it is permissible (or even encouraged) to provide human milk to infants born to persons with a substance use history.
  • Recognize which patterns of substance use would represent a contraindication to providing human milk to a nursling.
  • Outline which SUD pharmacologic treatments are compatible with breastfeeding.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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