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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