This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The stability and sensitivity of assessments of newborn temperament was examined, based upon relatively lengthy, repeated observations of 29 ...

It’s a tragedy with few answers: Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of death among babies from 1 month to 1 year old in the U.S. Affected infants generally appear healthy but die ...

Newborn hearing should and can be screened in order to detect severe-to-profound hearing loss. This was the conclusion of the life work of the renowned audiologist Marion Downs. In 1964 she discovered ...

What Is Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn? Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is a blood disorder that happens when your blood type doesn't match your baby's blood type during ...

Newborns tend to sneeze a lot for several reasons. Usually, this isn’t cause for concern, but talk with your pediatrician if the sneezing is accompanied by a fever, trouble breathing, or other ...

Usually, newborns grunt when they learn how to pass stool. However, newborn grunting can occasionally indicate a health issue, such as trapped mucus, gastroesophageal reflux, or irregular breathing.

Learning that your newborn has a heart murmur can be scary news. But heart murmurs in newborns are actually extremely common and often harmless. Read on to learn more about what to look out for if ...