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Medical Care & Your Baby

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that usually affects preemies. Medicines and therapy can help babies with NEC.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is when a baby has withdrawal from a medicine or drug the mom took while she was pregnant.

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) happens when opioid medicines or drugs are used during a woman's pregnancy, leading to withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Medical teams often treat these babies with an approach called “Eat, Sleep, Console.”

Newborn Brachial Plexus Injuries

During childbirth, a brachial plexus injury can happen if the baby's neck is stretched to one side.

Newborn Screening Tests

Newborn screening tests look for health conditions that aren't apparent at birth. Find out which tests are done.

Newborn Well-Child Checkup

Find out what to expect during your newborn's well-child checkup.

Omphalocele

A baby born with an omphalocele has an opening where the umbilical cord goes into the belly. Some openings close on their own, but many need treatment, including surgery.

Orofacial Clefts

A cleft is when tissues of the mouth or lip don't form properly when a baby is developing in the womb. The good news is that orofacial clefts are treatable.

Penile Torsion

Penile torsion is when the skin on a baby’s penis is twisted. Mild penile torsion is common and doesn’t cause any problems.

Polio Vaccines (IPV, OPV) for Kids

The polio vaccine protects kids against polio infection. Learn how this immunization works and when children need it.