Better Than Drugs? Scientists Use Hugs To Treat Opioid-Exposed Newborns
A new study revealed that nurturing opioid-exposed newborns through the “Eat, Sleep, Console” method can decrease their hospitalization period by nearly a week and lessen their need for drug treatment by 63%. This family-centered care approach not only minimizes medical interventions but also fosters critical parent-infant bonding.A clinical trial conducted by UNM has identified the best care practices for newborns exposed to opioids.According to recent research by the University of New Mexico, hugging and swaddling…