The placenta and fetal circulation form a complex, finely tuned system that keeps babies nourished and oxygenated before birth. From unique blood flow pathways to maternal cardiovascular adaptations, ...

How Doppler ultrasound keeps babies safe before birth Doppler ultrasound has transformed prenatal care by allowing doctors to monitor fetal blood flow and detect problems early. From checking ...

The fight against a devastating lung condition in newborn babies could be helped by the discovery that it is caused by a deficiency in a particular protein. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email ...

Abstract and Introduction Review of Normal Platelet Physiology and Megakaryocytopoisis Qualitative Platelet Abnormalities Conclusion References Nitric oxide (NO) is another drug used in the neonatal ...

CMV = cytomegalovirus; IUGR = intrauterine growth restriction; and EGA = estimated gestational age. Evidence of a metabolic acidosis in intrapartum fetal, umbilical arterial cord, or very early ...

Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia is not unusual for babies immediately after birth, but it’s important to prevent it from lasting more than a few days. Supplemental feedings can often help blood sugars ...