What is NAS? NAS stands for neonatal abstinence syndrome. This is when newborns were exposed to substances before birth and may need extra comfort, monitoring, and medical support. Maddie’s Place is a non-profit recovery nursery caring for babies with NAS/prenatal substance exposure. We keep parents and babies together, using nurturing, low-intervention care that leads to better outcomes, lower costs, and stronger bonds. At Maddie’s Place, our infant care follows the Eat, Sleep, and Console mode