Neonatal sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a newborn’s body is overwhelmed by an infection. Early-onset neonatal sepsis (EOS) refers to infections acquired within the first 72 hours of life, often resulting from exposure to pathogens during pregnancy,…
Hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature, is a common and potentially dangerous condition in newborns, particularly in premature or low-birth-weight babies. Neonates are especially vulnerable to temperature instability because their bodies lack the mechanisms to effectively generate and retain heat.…
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common and serious condition that primarily affects premature newborns. It occurs when a baby’s lungs are underdeveloped and lack sufficient surfactant, a substance critical for keeping the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the…
Birth asphyxia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a newborn does not receive sufficient oxygen during or immediately after delivery. This lack of oxygen can disrupt vital bodily functions, particularly in the brain and other organs, potentially leading to…
