Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a serious and life-threatening condition in which a newborn’s circulatory system fails to adapt to breathing outside the womb. This prevents normal blood flow to the lungs, leading to low oxygen levels…
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid, potentially leading to serious lung complications. One of the key steps in preventing severe MAS-related complications is immediate suctioning at birth. 🩺 What Is Immediate Suctioning? Immediate suctioning…
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is a serious breathing condition that occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid during or before birth. Meconium, the baby’s first stool, is normally passed after birth. However, in cases of fetal distress, a baby…
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) was once a major cause of newborn mortality, especially in preterm babies. However, surfactant therapy has transformed neonatal care, significantly improving survival rates and reducing complications associated with premature lung development. 🩺 What Is Surfactant…
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) is one of the most common and serious breathing disorders in newborns, especially in premature babies. It occurs when a newborn’s lungs are not fully developed and lack a critical substance called surfactant, which helps…
Newborns are delicate and highly vulnerable to various health challenges in their first few weeks of life. While many babies are born healthy, some experience neonatal disorders—conditions that arise due to complications during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after delivery. Understanding…
The first few weeks of life are the most delicate and critical for a newborn. The transition from the womb to the outside world presents numerous challenges, and during this time, neonatal health plays a crucial role in a baby’s…
