Congenital Heart Disease
Heart problems are the most common kind of birth defects. While children with some heart defects can be monitored by a doctor and treated with medicine, others will need to have surgery.
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Blood Types in Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA baby may have the blood type and Rh factor of either parent, or a combination of both parents.
The Benefits of Mother’s Own Milk
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPremature babies who get breastmilk develop better eyesight. They also often do better on intelligence tests as they grow older.
Assessments for Newborn Babies
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesEach newborn baby is carefully checked at birth for signs of problems or complications.
Adding to Mother’s Milk
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesYour milk is best, but it’s not always complete with the nutritional needs of very small premature babies or some very sick newborns.
Sickle Cell Disease in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesSickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. Children with SCD make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. This is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.