A Mother-Centered Approach to Treating Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome January 16, 2019 A mother-centered approach to caring for NAS may reduce the need for drug treatment and length of hospital stays. Here, Matthew Grossman, MD, one of the authors of the approach, expands on its benefits for improving infant health outcomes.
The Opioid Epidemic and Maternal Health: Three Opportunities for Change September 19, 2018 Opioid use disorder in pregnancy has increased dramatically across the country in the last decade, bringing with it increased health risks for mothers and babies. Health professionals can help change these statistics by making the most of every interaction they have with new mothers, from prenatal care to building postpartum supports. Click in for advice from experts in the field.
Scan of Early Childhood Developmental Screening Strategies Reveal Varied Approach September 20, 2017 A new issue brief from NICHQ and the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) provides insight into the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant developmental screening activities across the country.