The association between use of opiates, cocaine, and amphetamines during pregnancy and maternal postpartum readmission in the United States: A retrospective analysis of the Nationwide Readmissions Database

摘要

Background: Substance use during pregnancy has increased in the United States, with adverse consequences for mother and baby. Similarly, postpartum readmission (PPR) imposes physical, emotional, and financial stressors causing disruption to family functioning and childcare. We used national data to estimate the extent to which women who used opiates, cocaine, and amphetamines during pregnancy are at increased risk of PPR.