NASCEND

Technology-enhanced training & certification for healthcare systems to improve outcomes for OEI.

09/03/2026

A mother's fear of being judged can keep her from going to the doctor. That same fear can be what keeps her from reaching recovery at all.

National Recovery Month is a reminder that recovery isn't just about treatment. It's about whether the people and systems around someone, including healthcare, make it possible to ask for help in the first place.

We train healthcare providers on caring for infants exposed to opioids, but a baby's outcomes start being shaped long before delivery, by the care a mother receives during pregnancy itself. That's exactly where shame and stigma can do the most damage. Fear of judgment, fear of losing custody, or fear of being reported can lead women to put off prenatal care until it's almost too late to make a difference.

Pregnancy is often the moment a woman decides she's ready for recovery. The provider she meets in that moment matters. She needs someone ready to meet her with skill and zero judgment. That's why we train providers to lead with safety, trust, and compassion in every conversation, not shame.

If you're a provider, a parent, or someone in recovery yourself: what's one thing you wish more people understood about pregnancy and recovery? Tell us in the comments.

08/27/2026

Mothers in MAT programs want to breastfeed. The research supports it. Major health organizations encourage it. And yet only 24% of them do. The barriers these mothers face are real and complex, from limited transportation and lack of privacy in hospital settings, to concerns about medication safety, fatigue, and the stigma that too many mothers in recovery still encounter in healthcare settings. These barriers are often outside of their control, and some of them live within our healthcare systems and practices, not out of bad intention, but out of gaps in education and support. We encourage every provider reading this to reflect on their own practice. What are you already doing to support these mothers? And where might there be room to do more? The good news is that those gaps are closable.

08/25/2026

Myth! Only 24% of mothers in MAT programs breastfeed, compared to 64% of the general population despite the benefits. So what is driving that gap? It is a question worth sitting with. Stay tuned for our next post where we dig into exactly that.

08/11/2026

Fact! Major health organizations including WHO, ACOG, and ABM support breastfeeding for mothers in stable recovery on supervised medication assisted treatment. The benefits of safely providing breast milk are significant for both mom and baby, and healthcare providers play an important role in encouraging and supporting that choice. There are important cautions providers should be aware of, and knowing both the benefits and the considerations is what allows them to offer truly informed, supportive care. That is exactly what our training is designed to address.

08/08/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and we are kicking things off with an important conversation around breastfeeding in the context of NOWS. The benefits can be even greater for these infants, and any amount matters. This month we are covering the benefits, the risks, and what real support looks like for this population. Follow along.

08/01/2026

Myth! A proper feeding for an infant with NOWS should be completed in 30 minutes or less without milk loss from the mouth. Caregivers should pay close attention to both the quality and quantity of feedings to ensure these infants are receiving the adequate calories and nutrition they need. Equipping healthcare providers with the right training means caregivers are better supported, and these infants have a better chance at the outcomes they deserve.

07/22/2026

Did you know GI dysfunction is one of the primary characteristics of NOWS?
Poor feeding is the number one symptom leading to treatment in these infants, making the way they are fed and supported so important. Equipping healthcare providers with the right training and education to practice strategies that reduce GI stress, and to teach caregivers to do the same, is how we improve outcomes for these infants and their families.

07/15/2026

Fact! When an infant loses milk from their mouth during feeding, it is frequently a sign that the ni**le flow rate exceeds what they can safely handle. Safe feeding for infants with NOWS means matching both the volume and the rate of feeding to what the infant can manage.
Feeding challenges are among the most significant and long-lasting symptoms for infants with NOWS. The right knowledge and clinical foundations can change outcomes for these infants and the families caring for them. Our training goes beyond the basics, giving providers the foundational knowledge they need to support safe, effective feeding and improve outcomes for these infants and their families.

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