What are Infant Safe Haven Laws Infant safe haven laws are in place so that parents can safely and easily give up their babies if they are unable or unwilling to care for them. These laws are in effect for all states and territories of the United States. Each state or territory has its own specific …
What is Infant Jaundice Infant jaundice is when a baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn a yellow color. Jaundice is common in the first few days of a baby’s life. The yellow color is caused by bilirubin. Bilirubin is made when the body breaks down old red blood cells. This is a normal process that …
What is Infant Formula Is it okay to feed my baby formula? Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for your baby. However, some women are unable or choose not to breastfeed. In these cases, baby formulas are an option. Baby formulas are specially made to meet babies’ nutritional needs. If you plan to …
Ileal Atresia Repair in Newborn Ileal atresia occurs when part of the small intestine (ileum) is not formed correctly. The ileum absorbs nutrients from food during digestion. With ileal atresia, part of the ileum may be missing, or a part may be so narrow that food and liquid cannot move through it. This means that …
What is Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is when the red blood cells of your unborn baby (fetus) or newborn are destroyed. This breakdown of red blood cells is called hemolysis. It can lead to low amounts of red blood cells (anemia) and other problems. What are the causes? …
How to use Home Oxygen for Infants When a medical condition keeps your baby from getting enough oxygen, a health care provider may instruct you to give your baby extra oxygen at home. The health care provider will tell you: When to give oxygen. For how long to give oxygen. How quickly oxygen should be …
How to Clean Newborns Tracheostomy Tube A tracheostomy tube, or trach tube, allows a person to breathe without using his or her nose or mouth. A trach tube may be made up of one tube called an outer cannula. Or, it may be made up of an outer cannula and a second tube called an …