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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a set of signs that can occur in a baby. It happens when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb before birth. The baby then goes through drug withdrawal after birth.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is what happens when babies are exposed to drugs in the uterus before birth. Babies can then go through drug withdrawal after birth.
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Almost every drug passes from the mother's bloodstream through the placenta to the fetus. Drugs that cause dependence and addiction in the mother also cause the fetus to become addicted.
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Watch this video to find out how substance abuse affects pregnancy, reasons to quit using, and how to talk to your doctor about getting help.
