Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

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During the pregnancy the usage of certain medications can flow into the baby’s blood. During this process the babies in the womb gets used for those drugs while still growing inside. After they are taken out of the womb they gets started to show the signs and symptoms of the certain drug withdrawal if they are no longer getting them. The exhibition of such withdrawal symptoms is termed as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). This withdrawal will be very painful for the babies which can even lead to severe health issues.  The new born baby could be at the greater risk of such withdrawal if the mother is having the Opioid use Disorder.

Signs and symptoms of NAS:

The common signs and symptoms of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome include:

  •         High pitch cries or being very fussy
  •         Stiff arms, legs and back
  •         Being extra sensitive to sound, light and touch
  •         Fast breathing
  •         Sneezing or yawing more frequently
  •         Weight gain
  •         Seizures

Drugs which cause NAS:

The risky drugs which are more likely to cause NAS include oxycontin, Methadone, Percocet, Buprenorphine and opioids such as Cocain, Heroin, Ecstaxy and drugs which are used to treat anxiety and depression.

Breast Feeding During NAS:

There are many benefits of breast feeding to the baby. Brest feeding for a baby with NAS can reduce the withdrawal signs and symptoms.

For a baby with NAS the lasting of the symptoms depends on two factors which are –Which drugs the baby is exposed to and how close to the time of birth the medications are taken. During this syndrome the child need more care which can be closely provided by the mother.

 

 


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