{"id":75219,"date":"2026-07-27T14:40:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=75219"},"modified":"2026-09-13T11:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T16:41:32","slug":"healthy-starts-postpartum-oud-care-transitions-for-mother-and-infant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=75219","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Starts:  Postpartum OUD Care Transitions for Mother and Infant (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0<\/strong>This course examines best practices for perinatal opioid use disorder care and explores clinical treatment, engagement, and services. \u00a0The course highlights recommendations for screening and treatment and discusses the importance of MOUDs and a patient-centered approach. \u00a0Recommended practices for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome are included. The course includes information on diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Readings: \u00a0<\/strong>Health Starts: \u00a0Postpartum OUD Care Transitions for Mother and Infant\/ SAMHSA<\/p>\n<p>Opioid Use Disorder: \u00a0Diagnosis\/ CDC and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder\/ CDC<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"Book Icon\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/HealthyStarts-PostpartumOUDCareTransitionsforMotherandInfantReadings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by exploring best practices for managing OUD during and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 Identify recommendations for perinatal OUD screening and engagement. \u00a0Identify recommendations for perinatal OUD treatment. \u00a0Identify best practices for managing NOWS.<\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-474\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  June 30, 2031.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  Providers should use toxicology tests for SUD screening purposes.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9126' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9126' id='answer-id-55265' class='answer answer-1' value='55265' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9126\", \"answer-id-55265\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55265' id='answer-label-55265' class='answer label-1'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9126' id='answer-id-55266' class='answer answer-1' value='55266' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9126\", \"answer-id-55266\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55266' id='answer-label-55266' class='answer label-1'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Perinatal MOUD treatment ___________ obstetric complications.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9127' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9127' id='answer-id-55221' class='answer answer-2' value='55221' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9127\", \"answer-id-55221\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55221' id='answer-label-55221' class='answer label-2'><span>increases<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9127' id='answer-id-55222' class='answer answer-2' value='55222' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9127\", \"answer-id-55222\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55222' id='answer-label-55222' class='answer label-2'><span>reduces<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  ____________ discontinuation of opioids or MOUD is associated with an increased risk of overdose death, substance use recurrence, and poor retention in care.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9128' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9128' id='answer-id-55267' class='answer answer-3' value='55267' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9128\", \"answer-id-55267\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55267' id='answer-label-55267' class='answer label-3'><span>Gradual<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9128' id='answer-id-55268' class='answer answer-3' value='55268' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9128\", \"answer-id-55268\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55268' id='answer-label-55268' class='answer label-3'><span>Abrupt<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  The Eat, Sleep, Console protocol is a treatment for<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9129' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9129' id='answer-id-55269' class='answer answer-4' value='55269' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9129\", \"answer-id-55269\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55269' id='answer-label-55269' class='answer label-4'><span>opioid use disorder during pregnancy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9129' id='answer-id-55270' class='answer answer-4' value='55270' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9129\", \"answer-id-55270\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55270' id='answer-label-55270' class='answer label-4'><span>perinatal mood and anxiety disorders<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9129' id='answer-id-55271' class='answer answer-4' value='55271' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9129\", \"answer-id-55271\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55271' id='answer-label-55271' class='answer label-4'><span>baby blues<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9129' id='answer-id-55272' class='answer answer-4' value='55272' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9129\", \"answer-id-55272\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55272' id='answer-label-55272' class='answer label-4'><span>neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  The postpartum period significantly _____________ a woman's vulnerability to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9130' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9130' id='answer-id-55231' class='answer answer-5' value='55231' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9130\", \"answer-id-55231\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55231' id='answer-label-55231' class='answer label-5'><span>decreases<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9130' id='answer-id-55232' class='answer answer-5' value='55232' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9130\", \"answer-id-55232\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55232' id='answer-label-55232' class='answer label-5'><span>increases<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  1 in ____________ women experience a postpartum depressive episode.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9131' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9131' id='answer-id-55241' class='answer answer-6' value='55241' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9131\", \"answer-id-55241\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55241' id='answer-label-55241' class='answer label-6'><span>7<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9131' id='answer-id-55242' class='answer answer-6' value='55242' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9131\", \"answer-id-55242\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55242' id='answer-label-55242' class='answer label-6'><span>10<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9131' id='answer-id-55243' class='answer answer-6' value='55243' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9131\", \"answer-id-55243\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55243' id='answer-label-55243' class='answer label-6'><span>15<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9131' id='answer-id-55244' class='answer answer-6' value='55244' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9131\", \"answer-id-55244\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55244' id='answer-label-55244' class='answer label-6'><span>50<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Baby blues are a common, short-term mood disturbance, typically resolving within the first _________ fo childbirth.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9132' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9132' id='answer-id-55245' class='answer answer-7' value='55245' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9132\", \"answer-id-55245\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55245' id='answer-label-55245' class='answer label-7'><span>2 weeks<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9132' id='answer-id-55246' class='answer answer-7' value='55246' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9132\", \"answer-id-55246\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55246' id='answer-label-55246' class='answer label-7'><span>4 weeks<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9132' id='answer-id-55247' class='answer answer-7' value='55247' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9132\", \"answer-id-55247\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55247' id='answer-label-55247' class='answer label-7'><span>6 weeks<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9132' id='answer-id-55248' class='answer answer-7' value='55248' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9132\", \"answer-id-55248\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55248' id='answer-label-55248' class='answer label-7'><span>8 weeks<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  MOUD acts as a __________ factor when treating postpartum OUD.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9133' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9133' id='answer-id-55249' class='answer answer-8' value='55249' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9133\", \"answer-id-55249\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55249' id='answer-label-55249' class='answer label-8'><span>risk<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9133' id='answer-id-55250' class='answer answer-8' value='55250' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9133\", \"answer-id-55250\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55250' id='answer-label-55250' class='answer label-8'><span>protective<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Steps to take if a return to opioid use occurs describe a<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9135' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9135' id='answer-id-55273' class='answer answer-9' value='55273' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9135\", \"answer-id-55273\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label 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\/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Care teams should offer support and provide __________ information when discussing with families how the child welfare system might be involved when an infant is born to a mother with OUD.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9137' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9137' id='answer-id-55263' class='answer answer-10' value='55263' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9137\", \"answer-id-55263\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55263' id='answer-label-55263' class='answer label-10'><span>reassuring<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9137' id='answer-id-55264' class='answer answer-10' value='55264' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9137\", \"answer-id-55264\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55264' id='answer-label-55264' class='answer label-10'><span>accurate<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. \u00a0She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary: \u00a0This course examines best practices for perinatal opioid use disorder care and explores clinical treatment, engagement, and services. \u00a0The course highlights recommendations for screening and treatment and discusses the importance of MOUDs and a patient-centered approach. \u00a0Recommended practices for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome are included. 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