These babies can have withdrawal symptoms because of exposure in the womb. New research shows that those born to opioid users have shorter hospital stays when care includes more parent involvement and a quieter environment.
Babies born to opioid users had shorter hospital stays and needed less medication when their care emphasized parent involvement, skin-to-skin contact and a quiet environment, researchers reported Sunday. Newborns were ready to go home about a week earlier compared to those getting standard care. Fewer received opioid medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms such as tremors…
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