Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why
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Colorado saw a 60% drop in new mother overdose deaths, partly due to wider access to naloxone.
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If you or someone you know is pregnant or a new mother struggling with opioid use, increased access to naloxone could save a life by reversing an accidental overdose.
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Colorado has seen a significant 60% reduction in maternal overdose deaths, dropping from 20 in 2022 to eight in 2023. This positive trend follows a period where accidental overdose was the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the state. Experts attribute this decline, in part, to increased access to naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication. Initiatives like The Naloxone Project's Maternal Overdose Matters (MOMs) program now distribute naloxone directly to new mothers and families at birthing hospitals. This expanded access is crucial, as most overdoses occur outside medical settings, offering a second chance at life for those struggling with substance use disorder and preventing accidental overdoses.
What's Being Done
The Naloxone Project's Maternal Overdose Matters (MOMs) program is distributing naloxone to new mothers and families at birthing hospitals.
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