The opioid epidemic has far-reaching consequences, including severe effects on pregnant women and their newborns. Opioid use during pregnancy raises risks of complications like preterm labor, stillbirth, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), where infants experience withdrawal after birth. Symptoms include tremors, irritability, and feeding issues, often requiring intensive care. With increasing NAS cases, hospitals are adapting to better treat these vulnerable infants while supporting mothers. Understanding the epidemic's toll on maternal and infant health is crucial in addressing this growing crisis. Learn more at Serenity Malibu.
