The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh’s Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Program (NAS) provides high quality care for mothers and infants. The program helps mothers and infants get the best possible results physically, emotionally and mentally, and help newborns and mothers return home in a safe and healthy state.
1. Care Coordination will begin meeting with the mother and the birth team during the third trimester.
2. Following the infant’s birth and NAS diagnosis, a Clinical Coordinator will go to the hospital to talk about next steps.
3. Care Coordination continues to provide support throughout the child’s time at The Children’s Institute as an inpatient and during outpatient treatment.
We offer outpatient services through The Children’s Institute’s Developmental Pediatrics group with Dr. Bethany Ziss. Dr. Ziss sees each child until at least age 3. Our Developmental Pediatrics team will work early on to address any developmental delays the child may have to make sure the child stays healthy. Our Developmental Pediatrics team can make suggestions and referrals to any therapy services that may be helpful, such as Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
By the end of the NAS program, both the mother and baby will be on a positive track for a healthy and happy life together.