Topic Index
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Assessments of Newborn Babies
Caring for Babies in the NICU
Warmth and Temperature RegulationCommon Conditions and Complications
Nutrition and Fluids
Testing and Lab Procedures
Intravenous (IV) Line and Tubes
Procedures and Equipment
Special Care
PrematurityParenting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Very Low Birthweight
Low Birthweight
Small for Gestational Age
Large for Gestational Age
Postmaturity
Infant of Diabetic Mother
Respiratory Disorders
The Respiratory System in BabiesDisorders of the Brain and Nervous System
Hyaline Membrane Disease / Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Pneumothorax
Chronic Lung Disease
Meconium Aspiration
Apnea of Prematurity
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Intraventricular HemorrhageBlood Disorders
Periventricular Leukomalacia
Overview of BloodHydrops Fetalis
Blood Types in Pregnancy
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn (Vitamin K Deficiency)
Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice
Blood Glucose - Hypoglycemia
Hypocalcemia
Polycythemia
Thrombocytopenia
Heart Disorders
Blood Circulation in the Fetus and NewbornDigestive Disorders
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Congenital Heart Disease
Necrotizing EnterocolitisInfection in Babies
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)Substance Exposure and Babies
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Group B Streptococcus
Sepsis
Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeBirth Injury
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Birth Defects
Overview of Birth DefectsSudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)Physical Abnormalities
Trisomy 18 and 13
Turner Syndrome
Cleft Lip/Palate
Pyloric Stenosis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Omphalocele
Hernia (Umbilical/Inguinal)
Hydrocephalus
Spina Bifida
Clubfoot
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Anorectal Malformation
Hypospadias
Vision and Hearing
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Hearing Loss in Babies
Breastfeeding the High-Risk Newborn
The Benefits of Mother's Own MilkTaking Your Baby Home
Adding to Mother's Milk
Milk Expression
Milk Expression Techniques
Milk Collection and Storage
Delayed or Not Enough Milk Production
Moving Toward Breastfeeding
Glossary
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