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Newborn Warning Signs in The NICU

Most newborns adjust well to the outside world. But it's helpful to know about these warning signs that could indicate a possible problem....more

When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth in The NICU

Some babies may have difficulty at birth. These include babies who are born prematurely, have a difficult delivery, or have birth defects....more

Prematurity in Weight and Growth Problems

A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. The number of premature births in the U.S. is rising. Twins and other multiples are more likely to be premature than single birth babies....more

Very Low Birth Weight in Weight and Growth Problems

Very low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces. It is very rare that babies are born this tiny. Only about 1 in 100 babies born in the U.S. are very low birth weight. ...more

Sex During Pregnancy in Respiratory Disorders

In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your healthcare provider's approval, sexual relations can continue until delivery....more

Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Babies in Respiratory Disorders

Chronic lung disease is the general term for long-term breathing problems in premature babies. It’s also called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Here's what you need ot know about this condition....more

Blood Types in Pregnancy in Blood Disorders

A baby may have the blood type and Rh factor of either parent, or a combination of both parents....more

Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) in Blood Disorders

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a blood problem in newborns. It occurs when your baby's red blood cells break down at a fast rate. It’s also called erythroblastosis fetalis....more

Blood Circulation in the Fetus and Newborn in Heart Disorders

During pregnancy, the fetal lungs are not used for breathing - the placenta does the work of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide through the mother's circulation. With the first breaths of air the baby takes at birth, the fetal circulation changes....more

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Heart Disorders

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart defect found in the days or weeks after birth. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options....more

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Newborns in Fever and Infections

CMV (cytomegalovirus) is a herpes virus. It is very common. It affects people of all ages and in all parts of the U.S. In most cases CMV causes mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. But it can cause serious problems in an unborn baby or newborn....more

Group B Streptococcus Infection in Babies in Fever and Infections

Group B streptococcus (strep) is a type of bacteria. It can be found in the digestive tract, urinary tract, and genital area of adults. About 1 in 4 pregnant women carry GBS in their rectum or vagina. During pregnancy, the mother can pass the infection to the baby. The fetus can get GBS during pregnancy. Newborns can get it from the mother's genital tract during delivery....more

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Other Conditions

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. SIDS is sometimes called crib death because the death may happen when a baby is sleeping in a crib. It’s one of the leading causes of death in babies from ages 1 month to 1 year. It happens most often between 2 and 4 months old....more

Birth Injuries in Other Conditions

Some babies have a more difficult trip through the birth canal than others, resulting in physical injuries. These injuries usually are not serious and clear up or improve within a few days or weeks after the birth....more

Hypoglycemia in a Newborn Baby in Blood Disorders, Blood Sugar Disorders

Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. In a newborn baby, low blood sugar can happen for many reasons. It can cause problems such as shakiness, blue tint to the skin, and breathing and feeding problems....more

Infant of a Mother with Diabetes in Blood Sugar Disorders

An infant of a mother with diabetes is a baby who is born to a mother with diabetes. Because the mother has diabetes, the baby is at risk for problems....more

Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Newborn in Digestive Disorders

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the large intestine (colon) gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and sometimes kills the tissue in your baby’s colon....more

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children in Digestive Disorders

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a digestive disorder. Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Reflux means to flow back or return....more

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Babies, Drugs, and Alcohol

Neonatal abstinence syndrome is what happens when babies are exposed to drugs in the womb before birth. Babies can then go through drug withdrawal after birth....more

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Babies, Drugs, and Alcohol

A baby born to a mother who drinks alcohol during pregnancy can have many problems. This is called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)....more

Retinopathy of Prematurity in Vision and Hearing Disorders

Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye problem that happens to premature babies. The retina lines the back of the eye. It receives light as it comes through the pupil. From there, the optic nerve sends signals to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a problem of the blood vessels of the retina....more

Hearing Loss in Babies in Vision and Hearing Disorders

Hearing loss in babies is rare in this country. But when it does happen, it's important to diagnose it early. Undetected hearing loss can delay speech and language development....more

Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Babies in Brain Disorders

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding inside or around the ventricles in the brain. The ventricles are the spaces in the brain that contain the cerebral spinal fluid....more

Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) in Children in Brain Disorders

Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a softening of white brain tissue near the ventricles. The ventricles are fluid-filled chambers in the brain....more

Anorectal Malformation in Children in Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders

Anorectal malformations are birth defects, or problems that happen as an unborn baby is developing during pregnancy. With this defect, the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. They are the lower part of the digestive tract....more

Birth Defects in Children in Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders

A birth defect is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth defects can be more severe....more

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