What is Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid and is it Dangerous for the Baby?
Approximately 15% of women in labor receive the diagnosis of meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Some women fear that diagnosis because they heard before that it might be dangerous for their baby. I...
Rh incompatibility is one of the blood type incompatibilities that can cause severe hemolysis in a fetus and newborn baby, resulting in severe anemia and jaundice. Fortunately, it is less common...
ABO incompatibility and Rh incompatibility are frequently heard diagnostic terms in normal newborn nurseries. Parents often get confused regarding those terms as sometimes these conditions cause...
Jaundice is a condition in which patients have a yellowish skin color. It is a very common occurrence in newborn babies, and it is due to increased levels of the chemical called bilirubin. Hence,...
Jaundice is a prevalent condition among newborn babies, both full-term and premature ones. It often results in additional blood tests, the need for therapy, and delayed discharge home. Lack of...
Phototherapy for Newborn Jaundice – Explanations for Parents.
Every year thousands of newborn babies in the USA receive phototherapy treatment before their discharge home. In fact, the need for phototherapy will be one of the main reasons to delay discharge...
