Pregnancy and Birthing Guide

Prescription Medication If you have been prescribed medication by another provider, do not discontinue it when you become pregnant unless we have advised you to do so. It may be important for you to continue previously prescribed medication during your pregnancy. If a dentist or another provider prescribes medication for you, please be sure to tell them you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prescribed and non-prescribed medications or substances may affect the length of stay in the hospital for mom or baby after delivery. If you receive opioid replacement therapy (also known as Medication Assisted Treatment or MAT) or take opioid medications for other reasons, your newborn may need additional observation. Please talk to your provider if you have questions.

Prescription Refills To refill your medication, call your pharmacy to see if refills are available, contact your prescribing provider, or visit the Northern Light Health patient portal at www.MyNorthernLightHealth.org. Our goal is to have medication refill requests processed within three business days. Because it can take longer, please don’t wait to contact us until you are down to your last dose. Working together, we can ensure you have the medication you need when you need it to get well and stay well. If needed, Northern Light Pharmacy provides mail-order service throughout Maine, and has locations in Bangor, Brewer, and Portland. Learn more at northernlighthealth.org/pharmacy.

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