Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

**Definition:** Fetal and neonatal addiction and withdrawal as a result of the mother's dependence on drugs during pregnancy. Withdrawal or abstinence symptoms develop shortly after birth. Symptoms exhibited are loud, high-pitched crying, sweating, yawning and gastrointestinal disturbances.

**Tree numbers:** - C16.614.610 - C25.775.650 - F03.900.650

**Synonyms:** - Abstinence Syndrome, Neonatal - Neonatal Substance Withdrawal - Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome - Substance Withdrawal, Neonatal