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Communication and Your Newborn for Parents
From birth, your newborn has been communicating with you. Crying may seem like a foreign language, but soon you'll know what your baby needs - a diaper change, a feeding, or your touch.
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A to Z: Umbilical Granuloma for Parents
Learn about disorders related to the umbilical cord and issues that affect newborn babies.
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Hearing Tests for Parents
Hearing problems can be overcome if they're caught early, so it's important to get your child's hearing screened early and checked regularly.
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A to Z: Galactosemia for Parents
Galactosemia is an inherited disorder in which the body can't break down a type of sugar called galactose.
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A to Z: Jaundice for Parents
Learn about jaundice, when the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow due to excess bilirubin in the blood.
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome for Parents
Sometimes when babies are born premature, they have trouble breathing. This can be caused by respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Learn what RDS is, and how babies can be helped.
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Well-Child Visit: Newborn for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve after your baby arrives.
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Congenital Hypothyroidism for Parents
Some babies are born with a thyroid gland that didn't develop correctly or doesn't work as it should. This is called congenital hypothyroidism.
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Bringing Your Baby Home for Parents
Whether your baby comes home from the hospital right away, arrives later, or comes through an adoption agency, homecoming is a major event.
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What Is the Apgar Score? for Parents
The Apgar score is the very first test given to a newborn, done right after birth in the delivery or birthing room.