Pneumothorax in Newborn Pneumothorax is a buildup of air between a lung and the chest wall. A baby’s lungs have tiny air sacs (alveoli). If one or more of these alveoli break, air can leak out of the baby’s lung and into the chest cavity that holds the lung. As air leaks out, part of …
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn Before birth, an unborn baby (fetus) receives oxygen from the placenta and umbilical cord instead of the lungs. During this time, very little blood flows to the baby’s lungs, because the lungs are not yet needed for the baby to get oxygen. When a baby is born and starts …
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What is Paced Infant Bottle Feeding Paced bottle feeding is a way to bottle feed your baby that is more like breastfeeding. This type of feeding helps your baby learn to eat more slowly and stop when full. This can help prevent overfeeding and discomfort. Paced bottle feeding may also help your baby feel comfortable …
Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborn Intraventricular hemorrhage is bleeding in the brain that causes blood to collect in fluid-filled spaces in the brain (ventricles). This usually happens during the first few days after birth. Intraventricular hemorrhage is more likely to happen in babies that are born too early (prematurely). Lasting effects of this condition vary depending …
What is Intestinal Atresia Repair in Newborn Intestinal atresia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a blockage (atresia) that can occur in various areas of the small intestine. The small intestine is part of the digestive tract that includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Food and liquids normally move from the stomach into the …
What are Infantile Spasms (West syndrome) Infantile spasms (IS) also known as West syndrome, is a rare and serious seizure disorder that usually begins during the first year of life. A spasm is a type of seizure that involves involuntary muscle tightening (contraction). This condition is associated with intellectual disability and delays in brain development. Infantile …
Infant Safety in the Hospital Many injuries to newborns in the hospital are caused by falls. This usually happens when the newborn slips out of a parent’s arms after the parent falls asleep. Although it is rare, newborns can suffer serious head injuries if they are dropped. What new parents can do to prevent falls …