Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a set of manifestations a newborn may show when, during pregnancy, it was exposed to certain substances through the mother and stops receiving them at birth. The baby's body reacts to that interruption.
What may be observed: Irritability, high-pitched crying, tremors, difficulty feeding, sleep disturbances, or sweating.
Why it happens: It is related to exposure during pregnancy to certain substances that cross the placenta.
Professional care: The pediatrician is the specialist who evaluates and supports the newborn in these cases. If a baby shows these signs, timely medical care is essential to provide the care it needs.
Specialties that treat neonatal abstinence syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal abstinence syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dra. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a set of manifestations a newborn may show when, during pregnancy, it was exposed to certain substances through the mother and stops receiving them at birth. The baby's body reacts to that interruption.
Which doctor treats neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.