Survival and other outcomes for babies born at 27 and 28 weeks
Prematurity is a significant burden for the affected babies, families, and society. In 2018, over 25 thousand babies were born in the USA at less than 28 weeks of gestational age. This article will...
Outcomes of babies born at 34, 35, and 36 weeks (Late Preterm Babies)
Late preterm infants constitute a unique group of babies who are born prematurely. Even though they are born quite close to their due date, they do not perform as well as term babies. Late preterm...
In the USA, most males undergo circumcision during their newborn period. Whether you decide to circumcise your son or not, doctors will respect your decision because there is no right or wrong in...
Causes of heart rate drops in newborns during feedings or while asleep
Heart rate drops may occur in newborn babies while they are cared for in the hospital and always cause a lot of anxiety for parents. Last month, I spent an hour explaining this problem to parents...
Many parents ask me if breastfeeding can cause neonatal jaundice? The quick answer is that newborn jaundice may be associated with breastfeeding and breast milk; however, it is not directly...
Survival and other outcomes for babies born at 24 or 25 weeks
"Is my baby going to live?" and "How is my baby going to do in the future" are the two most frequent questions asked of me after the birth of a premature baby. These questions are even more crucial...
