Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose in the First Year Postpartum: A Rapid Scoping Review and Implications for Future Research.

What is already known on this subject: Opioid overdose is a leading cause of maternal death within one year of delivery. Factors that increase susceptibility to or protect against opioid problems and overdose after delivery are not well understood.What this study adds: Seven articles were identified in a rapid scoping review of opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose in the year following delivery. Medication for OUD (MOUD) was the only identified factor associated with a decreased risk of postpartum overdose. Literature gaps include co-morbid conditions, interpersonal factors, and social and environmental contexts that contribute to opioid-related morbidity and mortality after delivery.