PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE
SAVING POSTPARTUM LIVES TOOLKIT
For a number of years, unintentional overdose has been a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in Ohio, with the postpartum period posing the greatest risk. In response, OPQC, with CDC funding, developed the Saving Postpartum Lives Toolkit to support nurses, OB providers, and pharmacists in providing Naloxone education and access as part of postpartum discharge care.
The toolkit was shaped by feedback from EMPOWER moms with lived experience and postpartum patients, fostering inclusivity and addressing stigma. It promotes systems change by integrating Naloxone into maternal care and was tested in collaboration with Ohio birthing hospitals. Please click here to access the toolkit.
Together for Better Care
Patient, Clinical, and Research Strategies to Support Perinatal Patients with Substance Use Disorder
The Together for Better Care webinar series, a collaborative effort between OPQC and the EMPOWER Project, aims to raise awareness and highlight strategies to address perinatal care issues and provide support for mothers navigating opioid use disorder (OUD) challenges.
Access the past OPQC and the EMPOWER Project webinar series designed to foster a supportive and informed community dedicated to the well-being of both mothers with OUD and their newborns.
Previous Webinars
Impact of Stigma on Perinatal Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Recommendations for Moving Forward
Breastfeeding for Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Narcan for the Perinatal Patient with Opioid Use Disorder
Supporting Perinatal Patients with Substance Use Disorder During the First Year Postpartum
Addressing Disparities in SUD Care and Outcomes
EMPOWER RECOVERY
Patient stakeholders from our partner the EMPOWER Project, led by OPQC faculty member Dr. Nichole Nidey, shared what recovery means to them. We honor their accomplishments and offer gratitude to the healthcare providers and community organizations in Ohio that have provided support to pregnant and postpartum patients in their recovery journeys.
OHIO COUNCIL TO ADVANCE MATERNAL HEALTH (OH-CAMH) HEALTHY PREGNANCY BOOKLET
Ohio Council to Advance Maternal Health (OH-CAMH) Strategy 9 workgroup partnered with OPQC to create the Support guide for a Healthy Pregnancy booklet for individuals advocating for those who are using substances while pregnant, in partnership with the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, and Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine.
