Nurturing care for every newborn: the five-part framework described by WHO and UNICEF
WHO and UNICEF information on nurturing care for newborns and the five components that support early development.
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Group B Streptococcus in newborns: what WHO says about transmission and infant disease
WHO information on Group B Streptococcus, how newborn exposure can occur and the distinction between early- and late-onset infant disease.
Low birth weight: the WHO definition and why it is a public-health indicator
WHO information on the definition of low birth weight and its use as a population-level maternal and newborn health indicator.
Preterm birth: what WHO means by being born before 37 completed weeks
WHO information on the definition of preterm birth, gestational-age categories, global burden and why outcomes vary across settings.
Newborn hearing screening: what screening can tell families and why follow-up matters
General CDC information on newborn hearing screening, what a non-passing screen means and the distinction between screening and a full hearing evaluation.
Newborn screening after birth: what public-health screening is designed to identify
General CDC information on newborn screening, dried blood spot testing and why screening is used to identify certain serious conditions early.
Skin-to-skin contact after birth: what WHO includes in essential newborn care
General WHO information on immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth, warmth, early breastfeeding and essential newborn care.
Safe sleep for babies: what the CDC recommends for the sleep space
General CDC information on back sleeping, firm flat sleep surfaces, room sharing and keeping soft bedding out of a baby’s sleep area.
Newborn danger signs parents should not ignore
Feeding difficulty, reduced activity, breathing trouble, fever, convulsions and other signals that need prompt medical attention.