Understanding the Journey of Adopting a Substance Exposed Baby
Deciding to grow your family through adoption comes with many important questions, especially when considering adopting a substance exposed baby. While hearing that an expectant mother has used medications, alcohol, or other substances during pregnancy can feel overwhelming at first, having accurate, evidence-based medical information empowers prospective parents to make confident, compassionate decisions.
At Adoption Solutions of Arizona, we believe that education and preparation are the foundation of every successful placement. By working closely with medical professionals and ensuring compassionate support for birth parents throughout pregnancy, families can gain a clear picture of a newborn's immediate needs and long-term outlook.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Information from the March of Dimes
NAS is a group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from certain drugs (most often opioids) he’s exposed to in the womb before birth.
Most babies with NAS get treatment in the hospital after birth. Most babies who get treatment get better in a few days or weeks.
MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is the nation’s leading authority and most trusted source of evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. We specialize in answering questions about the benefit/risk of exposures, such as medications, vaccines, chemicals, herbal products, substances of abuse, maternal health conditions and much more, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.