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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from drugs like opioids that they were exposed to in the womb. Learn about the signs of NAS and how it's treated.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) | March of Dimes Skip to main content Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on YouTube Share on Linkedin More Places to Share Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Key Points NAS is a group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from certain drugs they were exposed to in the womb, most often opioids. Most babies with NAS get treatment in the hospital after birth and improve within days or weeks. During treatment, your baby may be fussy and hard to soothe. Calming methods like skin-to-skin contact, swaddling, and breastfeeding can help. NAS can lead

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