A new study from a Alaskan epidemiologist looks at infants who were exposed to opiates before birth. Unlike previous studies, it goes beyond the sharp rise in cases for a portion of the population to explore what happens next.
"neonatal abstinence syndrome"
To Help Newborns Dependent On Opioids, Hospitals Rethink Mom’s Role
When a woman addicted to opioids gives birth, she is too often dismissed as an obstacle to her infant’s health. A Connecticut hospital is challenging that attitude — and the culture of care.