Neonatal withdrawal syndrome from maternal use of drugs of addiction

Definition

Intrauterine exposure to addictive drugs can lead to neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms are usually neurological, preventing normal autonomic function. The clinical presentation of drug withdrawal is variable and dependent on several factors, such as, the type and dose of drug used and rate of metabolism and excretion of the mother and infant.

Inclusions

• Drug withdrawal syndrome in infant of dependent mother
• Neonatal abstinence syndrome

Exclusions

• Fetus or newborn affected by maternal anaesthesia or analgesia in pregnancy, labour or delivery (KA06.0)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Certain disorders originating in the perinatal period

• KD30Birth depression
• KD31Wide cranial sutures of newborn
• KD32Feeding problems of newborn
• KD33Jittery baby, not elsewhere classified
• KD34Reactions or intoxications due to drugs administered to fetus or newborn
• KD36Withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn
• KD37Exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period
• KD38Meconium staining