400 babies were born addicted to drugs at this North Carolina hospital last year. | WPDE ABC15

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) – Compassionate Care Matters Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome occurs when a newborn withdraws from substances (most commonly opioids) exposed to in utero. Incidence has risen with maternal opioid use — a challenging but manageable condition with early intervention. Common Signs (as seen in the video): - High-pitched cry - Tremors, irritability, hypertonia - Poor feeding, vomiting, diarrhoea - Sneezing, yawning, mottling - Seizures in severe cases Management Approac

Neonatal withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome is a drug withdrawal syndrome of infants, caused by the cessation of the administration of drugs which may or may not be licit. Dr Saranya Jaikumar Educational Psychologist | Dr Saranya Jaikumar videos