Issue Focus
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) describes a group of conditions faced by newborn babies born exposed to addictive substances like medication, opioids or other drugs.
Babies with NAS – like those we help at Brigid’s Path – experience symptoms of withdrawal after birth, including trembling, seizures, high-pitched crying, vomiting and more.
We hear a common misconception that the babies who come to Brigid’s Path are addicted to the substance they were exposed to in the womb; that’s not true. They are not addicted because of their prenatal exposure, but they do still experience withdrawal symptoms.
For more information about NAS, visit the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative NAS Project.
Media Placements
We’re thankful for our media partners who help us share our story with our local communities and the world. A few of our recent and most prominent stories are below:
When Heroin Hits Home
CNN: This is Life with Lisa Ling
December 6, 2020
Lisa Ling on The Opioid Crisis within Child Welfare
Imprint Weekly Podcast
December 6, 2020
Opinion: A Mother’s Fragile Recovery Reminds Us that the Opioid Crisis is Still Here
CNN
December 5, 2020
Giving Tuesday: Brigid’s Path Needs Help Continuing Its Mission During Pandemic
WKEF Dayton 24/7 News Now
December 2, 2020
Brigid’s Path
Being Pro-Life Podcast
December 2020
Brigid’s Path Helping New Mothers and Infants Overcome Addiction
Catholic Telegraph
December 2020
Brigid’s Path Celebrates 100 Healthy Babies
Living Dayton WDTN
September 11, 2020
Construction Complete on Family Advocacy Center at Brigid’s Path
WDTN
March 27, 2020
Babies Born Opioid-Dependent Get Help at Brigid’s Path
Today
May 8, 2018