Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
HAART provides care and support for people who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or who become pregnant during treatment.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be, let us know as soon as you can. If you’re taking medication, talk with us before changing or stopping it, since stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal, which is hard on both you and your baby.
Recommended during pregnancy
Medication for opioid use disorder is recommended during pregnancy, whether you’re continuing treatment or starting for the first time. Compared with untreated opioid use, treatment helps:
Protect your baby
It steadies your body and avoids cycles of use and withdrawal that can stress you and your baby, and it lowers the risk of complications such as preterm birth.
Keep you stable
It eases cravings and physical stress, making it easier to focus on your prenatal health and daily well-being.
Support breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is generally encouraged for people taking methadone or buprenorphine. Your care team will talk with you about what’s right for you.
Care through pregnancy and beyond
Medication that adjusts with you
Your dose is managed closely by our medical team and adjusted as your body changes during pregnancy and after birth.
Coordinated prenatal care
With your permission, we work directly with your OB/GYN or prenatal providers to keep your care team aligned.
Practical help
Your counselor can connect you with housing, parenting programs, and other resources, and we can help arrange rides to your appointments.
Someone to talk to
If you’re worried about what pregnancy and treatment mean for you and your family, your counselor can talk through what to expect and support you along the way.
