Vitamin D status during pregnancy contributes to the mineralisation of the fetal skeleton, calcium regulation and the newborn’s early capacity to maintain…
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Maternal Vitamin D And Healthy Bones In Newborns
Neonatal ECMO Patient Selection In Australia
Neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rescue therapy for newborns whose lungs or heart cannot provide adequate oxygen delivery, even with…
Neonatal Caffeine Therapy For Apnea Of Prematurity: Long-Term Effects
Apnea of prematurity is a common problem for babies born before the respiratory control system has fully matured. Episodes may involve a pause in breathing, a…
Fetal Chromosomal Microarray Analysis In Prenatal Diagnosis
Fetal chromosomal microarray analysis is a genome-wide genetic test used to identify missing or duplicated sections of fetal DNA. It can detect clinically…
Maternal Sepsis: Early Recognition and Multidisciplinary Response
Maternal sepsis is a time-critical obstetric emergency in which infection triggers organ dysfunction during pregnancy, labour, after birth, or following…
Neonatal Glycemic Control: Hypoglycemia Screening Protocols
Low blood glucose is one of the most common metabolic concerns during the newborn period. It can occur in a well-appearing baby, yet prolonged or severe…
Fetal MRI In Pregnancy: Indications, Safety And Access In Australia
Fetal magnetic resonance imaging can add valuable detail when an ultrasound finding is difficult to interpret or when a baby may have a complex condition. It…
Neonatal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Timing Of Surgical Repair
Neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a structural defect in which abdominal organs move through an opening in the diaphragm and occupy space…
Maternal Cholestasis, Bile Acids And Fetal Safety
Maternal cholestasis, usually called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), is a liver disorder that typically appears in the second or third trimester.…
Perinatal Palliative Care In Australian Neonatal Practice
Perinatal palliative care supports babies with life-limiting conditions and the families who love them. It may begin before birth, continue through a neonatal…
