Understanding Complications in Drug-Exposed Infants: Links & Resources
The Language of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders http://www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/documents/WYNKLanguageFASD2.pdf Web brochure by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, entitled “The Language of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” Fetal Alcoh..
- Posted by Holly Bernal, RN, MSN, NP
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Understanding Complications in Drug-Exposed Infants
Substance exposed or Intrauterine Drug Exposed (IUDE) infants have been exposed to toxic substances while in the womb. The most common substance exposure is to alcohol or illicit drugs, such as methamphetamines, heroin, marijuana, or cocaine. This present..
- Posted by Holly Bernal, RN, MSN, NP
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Toolkit: Easing Your Baby’s Transition from Hospital to Home
Transitions can be hard, even for an infant. Do your best to make the transition from the hospital to your home a smooth one for your new baby and you. Here are a few tips: A Restful Environment Your baby will need a restful, healthy environment to make a..
- Posted by Holly Bernal, RN, MSN, NP
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Today’s American Moms Are Older
PEW Research Center has released national findings on current trends of U.S. mothers by comparing women who gave birth in 1990 vs. woman who gave birth in 2008. Results of this report show a shift in age of mothers of newborns are older now than their cou..
- Posted by Barbara Streett
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