I typically see these babies several weeks after they've been d/c home. Depends on the level of stress in the home--some kids are more fussy and some are pretty calm. Many are in foster care, and these kids seem to get better attention. The foster moms seem more able to deal with the difficulties of the situation.

By the time I see them they're off meds but they still go thru non-medical withdrawal. I basically go to the home to teach moms or foster moms how to cope with a child in w/drawal. I also do developmental assessments to make sure the baby is developing as s/he should be. I typically follow for one year.

Re: methadone effects on newborns

I'm sorry, we can't dispense medical advice at allnurses.com. Since you are under the care of a doctor already, I would ask him your questions as we can't answer them here.

Best of luck to you in your situation.

Re: methadone effects on newborns

Forget it. Didn't know this was a revived post.