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Methamphetamines
/ Amphetamines
Identifying
This baby, when born will appear perfectly healthy.
He will seem to not have any distress, is soft and cuddly and will sleep
a lot. Actually what you may be seeing is a very sleepy baby. His
body tone may be low, his legs arms and head may be floppy. As the drugs
begin to leave his system his muscles will begin to appear to have more
tone. He will show signs of improvement in sucking power and increased
ability to produce stool. In another week, these signs will increase,
signaling that the drug, for the most part, has left the system.
Support
With this infant, a strict feeding schedule is as
important as is the conditions for feeding. Set aside enough time in a
quiet and calm area where you are unlikely to be disturbed. This baby
needs you to concentrate on the task at hand. It is extremely important to
make sure this baby does not become dehydrated or wither because of an inadequate diet.
Therapeutic handling of these little ones needs to be faithfully applied
during the first months of life to assure normal development. Stopping
too soon may cause setbacks. These children benefit from organized
environments and routines, which will allow their bodies to slowly
become more adept at handling stress.
Risk Factors
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