Finnegan scoring tool: Treating babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome

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Caring for an infant with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome can be a HUGE adjustment. Because of the lingering effects of prenatal substance exposure on their brains and bodies, these infants have more challenges to face than other newborns. Maddie’s Place is a pediatric transitional care facility that offers medical care in a nurturing environment for substance exposed infants while providing wraparound support for their caregivers. Infants typically stay at Maddie’s Place for an average of 62 days,

Neonatal abstinence syndrome: Nursing: Video & Causes | Osmosis

The Snuggler Scoop | Part 1: NAS Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is the term used to describe the set of symptoms a baby experiences when exposed to substances. Almost immediately after birth, their withdrawal symptoms might include tremoring, head thrashing, gut and intestinal stress, and irregular sleep patterns. At Maddie’s Place, our staff is trained to provide holistic, scientifically backed methods of consoling for these babies. We carefully track their symptoms on a day-to-day basis to asses