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Newborn Testing
Newborn testing varies from state to state. Learn about the different options for screening your baby for different genetic and metabolic disorders and more.
What is newborn phototherapy?
A look at how phototherapy helps to treat newborn jaundice.
Newborn Testing & Procedures
You've planned for the birth, now let's see what comes next. Information on hospital procedures and testing for newborns. From APGARs on...
Your Newborn's Reflexes
Your newborn baby is an amazing creature. The many reflexes he or she is born with help transition them to life and learn what they need to survive.
Newborn Screening Recommendations by State
Newborn screening varies state by state. Is your baby at risk simply because of your address?
Hospital Stays for Health Newborns
A policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Jaundice in the Early Discharged Infant
Basically this article is saying that early discharge leaves less room for teaching.
Newborn Screening Chart
A list of the United States and their newborn screening policies.
Placental Exam
After the birth, your placenta is examined for a variety of reasons. Here are the basics of the placenta that nourishes your baby during pregnancy.
APGAR Score for the Newborn
The APGAR Score is a numeric value given to each newborn at the time of birth to indicate how well they are adapting to life.
What are the newborn eye drops done for at birth?
Newborns receive eye medication at birth. What is the thought behind this process?
APGAR Scores for Newborns
The APGAR Score is your baby's first test. What does it mean and how is it done?