How Does Maternal Substance Abuse Affect Newborns?
Maternal substance abuse can have severe implications for neonatal health. Substances such as alcohol, tobacco, opioids, and other illicit drugs can cross the placenta, leading to numerous neonatal disorders. One of the most critical conditions is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), where the newborn experiences withdrawal symptoms due to exposure to drugs in utero.
