SCREENING OF HEARING PROBLEMS IN NEWBORN BABY IS NECESSARY In India, around 63 million people suffer from significant Hearing problems . Four in every 1000 children suffer from severe to profound hearing loss. Over 100,000 babies are born with hearing deficiency every year. Many of these babies are born into families with no suggestive history...
In India, around 63 million people suffer from significant hearing impairment. Four in every 1000 children suffer from severe to profound hearing loss. Over 100,000 babies are born with hearing deficiency every year. Many of these babies are born into families with no suggestive history of permanent hearing loss. The newborn hearing screening test helps...
There is not greater happiness then holding a newborn baby in your hands. Those soft fingers when curl around your index finger, you feel new and fresh. With the arrival of new baby there are a lot of new responsibilities. Undoubtedly nobody wants to mishandle their newborn for any reason. Newborn screening tests are conducted...
Vitamin K is necessary nutrient in every human body for blood clotting. The main source of Vitamin K is from bacteria in intestines. Deficiency of Vitamin K can lead to severe bleeding over small cuts or injuries. It can also lead to internal organs’ bleeding such as brain which can pose a major life threat....
Newborn babies need extra care and attention. The early nutrition and care determine strong foundation of a child’s future. This is why you should be extra careful with your newborn’s care after birth. In fact child care starts before the birth only. You should be utterly cautious with every step you take right from the...
The Purpose of Newborn Screening Newborn screening is the practice of testing every newborn for certain harmful or potentially fatal disorders that aren’t otherwise apparent at birth. There are a number of potentially devastating diseases that can be present in a newborn but hidden at the time of birth. These diseases, if undetected by newborn screening,...
It’s common for normal babies to vomit milk often in the early weeks as they adjust to feeding and as their bodies develop. These babies are playful, active and spit out milk without any force. This is called regurgitation which is harmless and subsides in a few months. Consider vomiting due to illness if baby shows any...
Jaundice is a common condition encountered in newborns. It can be a source of stress for new parents. Here is a series of few questions and answers which will provide you useful information to help alleviate some anxiety and misconceptions : What is Jaundice ? Jaundice is yellowish discolouration of skin and /or whites of...
Although a baby’s constant crying might alarm you, it’s important to remember that crying in newborns and infants is normal. “Children under age one cry for many reasons: hunger, sleep, dirty diapers, and being over or under stimulated,” explains Dr. Saran, M.B.B.S , M.D Paediatric & Neonatology at Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital. And parents should realize that crying will...
Precious twin babies born via IVF conception to 40 yrs old diabetic mother at 28 weeks (birth at 1240 & 1220 gm) managed successfully at Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital. Babies had multiple issues prematurity of lungs, apnea, anemia and infection. Babies discharged with satisfactory condition after 40 days at weight of 1.8KG & 1.9 KG. Babies...
