Intravenous (I.V.) Line and Tubes
Because most babies in the NICU are too small or sick to take milk feedings, medicines and fluids are often given through their veins or arteries.
Hypocalcemia in the Newborn
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHypocalcemia is when a person doesn’t have enough calcium in the blood. In babies, it’s called neonatal hypocalcemia. Your baby can get it at different times and from different causes.
Hyperbilirubinemia in a Newborn
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHyperbilirubinemia happens when there is too much bilirubin in your baby’s blood. Bilirubin is made by the breakdown of red blood cells. It’s hard for babies to get rid of bilirubin. It can build up in their blood, tissues, and fluids.
Hydrops Fetalis
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHydrops fetalis is severe swelling (edema) in an unborn baby or a newborn baby. It is a life-threatening problem.
Hypospadias in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHypospadias is a problem where the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, who is at risk, what the symptoms are, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) in Newborns
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesSome babies can bleed easily because they are born with low vitamin K. A vitamin K shot at birth helps stop this bleeding and keeps your baby safe. Ask your doctor for this shot right after your baby is born.