Tests for a Newborn Baby in Intensive Care
Babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) undergo regular testing so they get the important care they need. Here are several common lab tests. Ask your baby’s healthcare provider about them.
Spina Bifida in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesSpina bifida is a birth defect that causes problems with the spine, spinal cord, and the surrounding nerves.
Newborn Sepsis
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesNewborn sepsis is a severe infection in an infant younger than 28 days old. The infection is in your baby’s blood. But it may affect any body system or the whole body.
The Respiratory System in Babies
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA look at the respiratory system, and lung development in babies.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesRSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms such as trouble breathing. It’s the most common cause of inflammation of the small airways in the lungs (bronchiolitis) and pneumonia in babies.
Developmental Care for Babies in the NICU
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPremature babies especially need a supportive environment to help them continue to mature and develop as they would in their mother’s womb.