Is the infant breathing easily? Easy breathing means the respiratory rate is normal (40–60 breaths per minute), respirations are regular (not irregular, no apnea), and that there are no signs of ...

A newly-published Cochrane review reveals significant gaps in the clinical rating scales used to assess pain in newborn babies, highlighting the urgent need for improved tools and global collaboration ...

Subtle neurologic injury in newborns can be difficult to detect, but identifying this early is crucial in preventing further damage and supporting a baby’s lifelong brain development and brain health.

The ongoing monkeypox outbreak was recently declared to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. 1 Young children are at risk for severe disease; ...

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 ...

No further areas of the guideline will be updated at this time. This surveillance proposal does not impact on the previous decision to update the NICE guideline on total serum bilirubin (TSB) ...

Neonatal meningitis is inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord in newborns that happens during an infant’s first 28 days of life. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or ...

Neonatal lupus is a condition that may cause a rash and, in some cases, congenital heart blockage. It can range in severity from a mild rash to a life threatening heart blockage. Neonatal lupus occurs ...