Module 1: The Why

Course Overview

This module introduces the Paradigm of Kindness (PoK) framework for caring for infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Participants will explore the rationale, research, and evidence supporting a shift from traditional Finnegan-based care to the Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) approach. The module emphasizes family-centered, compassionate care, highlighting the five pillars of PoK: Always Leading with Kindness, Empowering Mom as Medicine, Treating the Baby Like a Baby, Creating a Home-like Space, and Approaching the Use of Medications Mindfully. Throughout the modules, learners will review outcomes data, qualitative studies, and practical strategies for implementing PoK in clinical practice.

Course Objectives

Define Paradigm of Kindness
Explain the rationale and research behind A Paradigm of Kindness
Describe the upcoming course

Target Audience

All clinical staff working with perinatal patients and infants.

Faculty

Matthew Grossman

Disclosure

Matthew Grossman discloses no such relationships exist

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