Detoxification during pregnancy poses a special risk in that care should be taken
to ensure the health and safety of both the mother and foetus. From a clinical standpoint, before giving any medications to pregnant women it is of vital importance that they understand the risks and benefits of taking these medications and sign informed consent forms verifying that they have received and understand the information provided to them. Since pregnant women often present to treatment in mid- to late-second trimester and poly-drug use is the norm rather than the exception (Jones et al. 1999), it is important first to
Methadone maintenance is recommended as the standard of care for pregnant women with opioid dependence.