Highlights:
Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) presents significant challenges for newborns and their caregivers. One of the innovative approaches to managing these infants is the Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) care approach. This method has shown promise in enhancing care outcomes, particularly in promoting breastfeeding and stabilizing weight (1). But how does this compare to traditional care methods, and what does it mean for breastfeeding mothers and their infants?
- The Eat Sleep Console (ESC) approach significantly improves breastfeeding rates in babies with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS,) helping more infants start and continue breastfeeding
- Babies in the ESC group show no significant weight loss differences compared to those receiving traditional care, despite needing fewer medications
- ESC reduces the need for pharmacologic treatment, focusing on non-medical interventions that encourage natural behaviors like breastfeeding
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Prenatal exposure to opioids due to addiction of mothers to these substances leads to withdrawal symptoms in neonates, and there is longer hospital stay due to poverty in these families. Social services to these at-risk families decreased the length ...
Prenatal exposure to opioids due to addiction of mothers to these substances leads to withdrawal symptoms in neonates, and there is longer hospital stay due to poverty in these families. Social services to these at-risk families decreased the length ...
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Boosting Breastfeeding for Babies with Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS)
Managing feeding, sleep, and weight can feel overwhelming in newborns dealing with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Enter the Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) care approach, a new way of caring for babies that focuses on minimizing medications and fostering natural behaviors like breastfeeding.The result? A more peaceful, connected, and effective way of nurturing your baby without needing to rely heavily on medications.
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Why Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC ) Is a Game-Changer for Breastfeeding Moms
Breastfeeding can be tricky for newborns with NOWS, but ESC is making it easier. In a study comparing traditional care with the ESC approach, the number of infants starting and continuing to breastfeed was significantly higher with ESC. Here’s what you can expect:- More Breastfeeding, Less Formula: Infants cared for with the ESC method were 11% more likely to be breastfed compared to those receiving traditional care. Exclusive breastfeeding also doubled, with 15.1% of babies receiving only breast milk.
- Better Bonding: The ESC method focuses on keeping moms and babies close, which encourages direct breastfeeding. By the time of discharge, 35.2% of babies in the ESC group were breastfeeding directly compared to just 19.5% in the usual care group.
- More Natural Support: ESC reduces the need for medications, allowing babies to rely on non-pharmacologic care, like the comfort of nursing, to help ease their symptoms.
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No Weight Loss Worries with Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC)
Weight gain is another key factor in the care of infants with NOWS, and ESC has some good news here too. Babies managed with ESC saw no significant difference in weight loss compared to those under traditional care. While there was a small difference in weight on day three of life, by the time the infants were discharged, their weights were similar, regardless of whether they were cared for using ESC or traditional methods.In fact, while ESC babies may experience a slightly lower weight z-score earlier on, they quickly catch up and leave the hospital just as healthy and happy.
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Why Moms Love the Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) Approach for Their Babies
If you are wondering why so many moms are enthusiastic about the ESC approach, it’s because it focuses on their babies' most natural behaviors—eating, sleeping, and being consoled. This minimizes medical interventions and prioritizes bonding through breastfeeding. Moms find that the ESC method helps them feel more connected to their babies, reduces stress, and promotes quicker recovery for their infants.References:
- Infant Feeding and Weight Trajectories in the Eat, Sleep, Console Trial: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial (Merhar SL, Hu Z, Devlin LA, et al. Infant Feeding and Weight Trajectories in the Eat, Sleep, Console Trial: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. Published online August 12, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.2578)
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