Fact Sheets

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect that can affect blood flow, is most common in babies born prematurely.
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Preventing Infections in the NICU
Infections and antimicrobial resistance pose a profound threat in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so special protective measures are emphasized.
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Pyloric Stenosis
Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that affects babies between ages 4 and 6 weeks and features forceful vomiting. It is easily fixed with minimally invasive surgery.
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Infantile Hemangioma
Infantile hemangioma, a type of red birthmark formed of extra blood vessels in the skin, is common and found in five to 10 percent of babies.
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Fevers in Infants Under 3 Months
Because infants are vulnerable to infection with their still-developing immune systems, fevers during the first months of life are taken seriously.
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Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are two kinds of birth defects that involve a baby’s esophagus.
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Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.
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High-Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing problems.
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Birth Defects
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.