Pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder need coordinated, evidence-based care during incarceration and reentry. This session reviews best practices for medications for opioid use disorder, clinical care during pregnancy and postpartum, and the role of custody staff in supporting treatment. Explore policy improvements, practical tools, and a web-based resource developed to help jails strengthen care for this population.

Educational Objectives

• Explain the importance of providing MOUD to pregnant and postpartum individuals with OUD
• Identify best practices for caring for pregnant and postpartum individuals with OUD
• Summarize information and tools available through MOMCARE

Level: Intermediate