Disorders of sex development (DSD) were previously called intersex, incidence is approximately 1:5000 of live births. DSD encompass inadequate production of sex hormones, inappropriate hormonal functioning and gonad developmental anomalies. …
Screening test is conducted in newborns to allow for early detection of any congenital disorders or abnormalities that are curable and can lead to irreversible impairment/damage if undiagnosed or untreated. …
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative disorder (fibrovascular proliferation) of developing retina in preterm infants. It is characterised by disorganized growth of abnormal new blood vessels (=> hemorrhage) and …
Preterm birth is defined as any birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation (37+0). It has been estimated to account for up to 10 % of all births. Preterm birth …
Perinatal asphyxia remains one of the most common indications for postnatal resuscitation. The necessary prerequisites for successful resuscitation are properly equipped rooms (delivery suite, neonatal wards with the right and …
Newborn is categorised based on Birth weight (BW), Gestational age (GA) and their relationship:Gestational age• preterm newborns (< 37+0)• term newborn (37+0 to 41+6)• postterm newborn (> 41+6) Birth weight• …
The goal of initial care after delivery is to ensure optimal conditions for postnatal adaptation and perform initial neonatal examination: bonding (mother – newborn) => important for lactation and neurodevelopment …