NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AND THE ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP

Aust Nurs Midwifery J. 2016 Dec;24(6):42.

Abstract

Approximately 4.2% of pregnant women consume illicit drugs during pregnancy (AIHW, 2011). Drug exposed infants are more likely to be born small for gestational age, be pre-term, and be admitted to special care or intensive care nurseries (AIHW, 2007).

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / complications*
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / nursing*
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder / etiology*
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder / nursing*