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Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract

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  • Avoiding NICU for Newborns With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Avoiding NICU for Newborns With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Tuesday 2nd February 2021

Dr. Kimberly Spence discusses treating Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome on the mother-baby unit, emphasizing the importance of mother-baby interactions.
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Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract
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Rethinking Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal: The Power of Mother-Baby Care

The outcomes for even after discharge...improves overall, reduces the chances of something bad happening to that child in the long-term outcomes, meaning abuse or neglect.
Imagine a world where newborns with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) can stay close to their mothers instead of being whisked away to the NICU. Dr. Kimberly Spence, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, believes this approach could revolutionize care for these vulnerable infants. In this eye-opening episode of 'Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract', Dr. Spence delves into her research on the benefits of treating NOWS on the mother-baby unit.
Traditional methods often involve lengthy NICU stays, which can be isolating for both mother and child. Dr. Spence and her multidisciplinary team have found that keeping mothers and babies together not only fosters crucial bonding but also enhances the infant's recovery through non-pharmacologic care. This mother-baby unit model prioritizes the dyad-centric approach, recognizing that babies thrive best when they are with their mothers, and vice versa. Dr.
Spence's insights offer a fresh perspective for healthcare providers, encouraging them to consider multidisciplinary teams to address the unique needs of these infants in their local settings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative approaches to neonatal care and the profound impact of mother-baby interactions.
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