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Jaundice in babies
Jaundice is common in newborn babies and is usually harmless, disappearing after 1 to 2 weeks. Find out about jaundice in newborn babies.
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Special care nursery (SCN)
A special care nursery (SCN) is where your newborn baby can get stronger while being cared for by specially trained staff. Read more about the SCN.
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Newborn hearing test
The newborn hearing screening test allows those babies who have hearing loss to be identified early.
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Vitamin K at birth
All babies need to have vitamin K to help the blood to clot and prevents serious bleeding.
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Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that affect muscle tone, posture and/or movement. Learn more about its diagnosis and treatment here.
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Itching during pregnancy
Mild itching is common in pregnancy, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
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Corrected gestational age for premature babies
Corrected age accounts for your baby’s prematurity. It is important when assessing development, feeding and giving medications in young children.
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How to increase breastmilk supply
Read on to learn about some of the causes of low breastmilk supply, what is normal and tips on how to boost your milk production.
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Having a large baby
A baby weighing more than 4.5kg at birth is considered a large baby (fetal macrosomia). Here's what to expect if your baby is larger-than-average.
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding with hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can damage your liver. Learn more about why it’s best to get treatment for HepC before you’re pregnant.
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