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Common Conditions and Complications

Advances in technology have helped improve the care of sick newborns. Under the care of specialized physicians and other healthcare providers, babies have much greater chances for surviving and getting better today than ever before.

Listed in the directory below are some conditions and complications that place a newborn at higher risk, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Online Source: CDC http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/pregnancy_gateway/after.htm
Online Medical Reviewer: Akin, Louise RN BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Bowers, Nancy A. RN, BSN, MPH
Date Last Reviewed: 9/9/2009
Date Last Modified: 12/3/2008