As a neonatologist, there are two questions I always hear from parents right after premature birth: 1. Will my child live? 2. What kind of problems will my baby have in the hospital and after...
Category: Preemie Babies
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...
Respiratory Distress Syndrome or RDS is a lung disease occurring mostly in premature babies due to lung immaturity and surfactant deficiency.Introduction, Definition, and What not to confuse it...
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...