Prematurity
A premature baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Needs vary greatly with gestational age, birth weight and medical stability.
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Newborn screening conditions
Newborn screening checks babies for selected rare but serious conditions before symptoms appear. The exact panel and timing vary by country or region.
Read more →Newborn hearing loss
Newborn hearing loss may be temporary or permanent and affect one or both ears. Early identification supports communication and language development.
Read more →Newborn breathing difficulties
Breathing difficulty in a newborn is a sign rather than one diagnosis. Causes range from temporary adaptation after birth to infection, lung disease, heart disease or airway problems.
Read more →Milk protein allergy
Cow’s milk protein allergy is an immune reaction to proteins in cow’s milk. It differs from lactose intolerance and may cause immediate or delayed symptoms.
Read more →Meconium aspiration syndrome
Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs when a baby breathes meconium-stained fluid into the lungs around birth, causing breathing difficulty. Severity varies widely.
Read more →Low birth weight
Low birth weight describes a baby weighing less than expected at birth, whether because of prematurity, restricted growth or both. It describes size, not a single disease.
Read more →Jaundice in newborns
Newborn jaundice is yellowing caused by bilirubin in the blood. Mild jaundice is common after the first day, but the timing and bilirubin level determine whether treatment is needed.
Read more →Infant oral thrush
Oral thrush is a yeast infection in a baby’s mouth. It is usually treatable but can make feeding uncomfortable and may pass between a breastfeeding parent and baby.
Read more →Infant food allergy
Food allergy is an immune reaction to a food protein. Reactions may occur quickly after feeding or develop more gradually, and symptoms can overlap with other infant problems.
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