Small for gestational age describes a newborn whose birth weight falls below the 10th percentile for gestational age and sex, or more than two standard…
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Small for gestational age infants: growth charts and follow-up
Fetal cystic hygroma: prognosis and prenatal interventions
A fetal cystic hygroma is a fluid-filled lesion arising from lymphatic malformations along the posterior neck, axilla, or mediastinum, most often identified…
Neonatal Feeding Intolerance: Red Flags and Management Algorithms
Feeding intolerance is common in neonatal units, yet the phrase covers a wide range of findings. A premature infant may pause feeds because of immature gut…
Calcium Channel Blockers and NSAIDs in Maternal Tocolysis
Preterm birth remains the single largest contributor to perinatal mortality across Australia, with roughly 8% of babies born before 37 weeks each year…
Perinatal Infection Control And Mother-To-Child Transmission
Perinatal infection control protects parents, babies and healthcare workers during the period from pregnancy through birth and the early weeks of life. It…
Reading Retinal Haemorrhage Patterns in Newborn Eye Exams
A healthy-looking newborn can still carry small but meaningful signs inside the eye, and recognising them early shapes the trajectory of care. Among the…
Fetal teratomas and the path from prenatal debulking to delivery planning
Fetal teratomas represent a rare but clinically significant group of congenital neoplasms that arise from totipotent germ cells and can grow in the…
Managing maternal hemorrhage with uterine balloon tamponade techniques
Postpartum hemorrhage remains one of the most unpredictable obstetric emergencies, and although most Australian women give birth in well-resourced hospitals,…
Protecting the Newborn Skin Barrier With Thoughtful Topical Care
A newborn’s skin is a living interface between the infant and the outside world. It helps limit water loss, regulate temperature, block irritants and…
Conservative Care After Preterm Membrane Rupture
Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) describes rupture of the amniotic sac before labour and before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It can occur without…
