Adoptive parents may be matched with an expectant mother that used opiates, including methadone and suboxone, during her pregnancy. Foster homes are also sorely needed for opiate-exposed babies. Adopting or fostering an opiate-exposed baby is scary for most parents to consider. Opiate exposure during pregnancy, including when a pregnant woman uses hydrocodone (Vicodin^®), oxycodone (OxyContin^®), codeine, morphine, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, and suboxone, can cause the baby to become dependent on the drug. A baby born dependent that experiences withdrawal is usually diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) at birth.

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Other Creating a Family Resources You Might Enjoy:

• What You Must Know When Adopting or Fostering an Opiate-Exposed Baby (Blog)
• Prenatal Exposure To Alcohol Or Drugs (Resource)
• Long-term Effects of Prenatal Exposure (Dr. Ira Chasnoff) (1- Hour Online Audio Course Adoption Education)

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