Expanding Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Priority Areas: The Role of Certified Nurse ‐Midwives
DiscussionCNMs are uniquely positioned to treat perinatal OUD given their scope of practice as primary and reproductive health care providers, especially in rural, underserved areas. To increase the number of midwives prescribing buprenorphine and expand treatment access, researchers, educators, practice leaders, and policy makers must address barriers to and experiences of treating OUD. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - May 5, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Claire Kane, Michael Topmiller Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Pregnant People's Perspectives On Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Integrative Mixed ‐Methods Research Synthesis
DiscussionDecision-making about cannabis use is difficult for pregnant and lactating people who perceive a benefit from this use, although this decisional difficulty is seldom reflected in studies that examine cannabis as one of multiple substances that pregnant or lactating people may use. Our review suggests several approaches clinicians may take to encourage open and supportive conversations to facilitate informed decisions about cannabis use during the perinatal period. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 21, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Meredith Vanstone, Janelle Panday, Anuoluwa Popoola, Shipra Taneja, Devon Greyson, Sarah D. McDonald, Rachael Pack, Morgan Black, Beth Murray ‐Davis, Elizabeth Darling Tags: Review Source Type: research