What are the Long-term Effects of Untreated Neonatal Pain?
Untreated pain in neonates can have lasting effects on their development. Research indicates that early painful experiences might lead to:
- Altered Pain Sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to pain later in life. - Neurodevelopmental Issues: Potential cognitive and behavioral problems. - Stress Response Alterations: Long-term changes in how the body responds to stress.
