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Jaundice is one kind of skin discoloration that newborns can have, which gives a yellow color to the skin. It is common in newborns as a transient condition and often treated with sunlight. Cyanosis is another. It is a sign of low oxygenation and causes a blueish coloration in the skin. It is also common and usually resolves after the initial resuscitation measures in newborns. Acrocyanosis is a partial blueish discoloration affecting mostly the areas outside of the newborn's body core area, such as in the hands and feet. Dyschromia is the general term for skin discoloration.
Newborns are typically named shortly after birth, within a few days or weeks. They are usually given to their family unit or caregiver immediately after birth, unless there are medical complications that require them to stay in the hospital for a longer period.
The patron saint of newborns is Saint Brigid.
Newborns, two to three weeks.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 newborns in the United States. Screening programs help to detect PKU early so that affected individuals can receive treatment to prevent complications.
Many fish eat their own newborns.
A neonatologist is a specialist in the care of newborns.
Although immediate penicillin treatment for GBS-infected newborns is very effective, about 5% of GBS-infected newborns die.
Most mothers would feel that their newborns are more important.
Newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis are treated with pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine for one year.
Mylicon gas simply reliefered for newborns? You must be kidding me...