A branch of pediatrics specializing in the medical care of newborns, especially those born prematurely or with health complications.
A medical doctor specializing in the field of neonatology, providing comprehensive care for newborns.
Birth occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, a key focus in neonatology due to potential health risks for premature infants.
Specialized medical facility providing intensive care for newborns, particularly those requiring advanced medical attention.
Temporary pauses in breathing often seen in premature infants, a common concern addressed by neonatologists.
Breathing difficulties in newborns, especially preterm infants, due to underdeveloped lungs.
A substance that prevents the collapse of air sacs in the lungs, often administered to premature infants to improve breathing.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin levels, a common condition monitored by neonatologists.
Bleeding into the brain’s ventricular system, a complication seen in some premature infants monitored by neonatologists.
Systemic infection in newborns, often stemming from bacteria, and requiring prompt intervention by neonatologists.
The combined field of obstetrics and neonatology, focusing on the health of both mother and newborn during pregnancy, delivery, and the postnatal period.
Feeding method where a tube is passed through the nose or mouth to deliver nutrients directly to the stomach, commonly used in neonatology.