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Tests for a Newborn Baby in Intensive Care

Babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) undergo regular testing so they get the important care they need. Here are several common lab tests. Ask your baby's healthcare provider about them.

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Hearing Screening for Newborns: Why it Matters

A hearing test is typically done in newborns before they leave the hospital. This is part of the universal newborn hearing screening program. The goal of the program is to catch hearing problems as early as possible. Read on to learn what to expect from the screening.

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Retinopathy of Prematurity

Premature babies are at risk of ROP. This is a problem that can affect eyesight. ROP is the growth of abnormal blood vessels on the retina (lining of the back of the eye). In severe cases, the blood vessels can detach the retina from the back of the eye.

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Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in the Newborn

NEC is a serious health problem. It occurs when a part of the baby's bowel (intestine) becomes damaged. NEC is more common in premature infants because the bowel is not yet mature.

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