by NBCC | Mar 26, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting around eight out of every 1,000 newborns. Among these, critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) impacts approximately three per 1,000 infants and can be life-threatening if not detected...
by NBCC | Mar 25, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics
The Importance of Pulse Oximeter for Newborns: A Vital Tool for Early Days Welcoming a newborn into the world is a moment filled with joy and excitement. However, the first few days of a baby’s life are also crucial, as their tiny body adjusts to life outside the...
by NBCC | Mar 22, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics
Diabetes in Pregnancy: Its Impact on Fetal Growth and the Importance of Screening Diabetes during pregnancy can severely affect the growth and development of the fetus. High blood sugar levels in the mother can lead to complications such as excessive fetal growth...
by NBCC | Mar 21, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics
Vomiting and Loose Motion in Newborns: What Parents Need to Know Vomiting and loose motion in newborns are common concerns for parents, often causing unnecessary worry. However, if a baby is exclusively breastfed and gaining weight properly, these symptoms are usually...
by NBCC | Feb 20, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics
Ensuring a newborn’s health begins with early screening and timely intervention. One essential test that every baby should undergo after 24 hours of birth is pulse oximeter screening to check oxygen saturation levels. This quick, painless test can help detect...
by NBCC | Feb 13, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics
The moment a baby takes its first breath is a defining milestone. This initial breath determines how smoothly and strongly the newborn adapts to life outside the womb. A strong and stable first breath lays the foundation for a healthy future, while any distress in...
