Signs/Symptoms
The type of drug the mother used
What technique is used to calm infants?
"Tender Loving Care"
What is a teratogen?
Something a mother is exposed to that is known to cause fetal abnormalities
Most frequent substances abused
alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioids, cocaine
Characteristics of a NAS infant's cry
Excessive, loud, high pitched crying
What must a mother who abused drugs do in order to breastfeed?
Be in a methadone or buprenorphine treatment program without illicit drug use
Are drugs (like opioids) considered a teratogen?
Yes
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What happens to an infant's reflexes?
They become hyperactive
Rocking the infant, skin to skin, swaddling in blanket, reducing noise and lights
Maternal drug abuse usually causes premature birth
Why has opioid abuse increase since the 1900s?
Opioids are being prescribed more often
What temperature is a fever in infants?
99ºF (armpit site)
What infants require IV fluids?
Dehydrated or infants who are vomiting
small head circumference and low birth weight
How can maternal drug abuse be decreased?
Screening, questionnaires, etc.
Do infant's experience weight gain or weight loss?
Weight loss (trouble feeding)
What drug is given to infants who experience severe withdrawal symptoms?
methadone or morphine
Can NAS lead to sudden infant death syndrome?
Yes
Talking to provider about drug use or get medication-assisted treatment for addiction