The Importance of Pulse Oximeter for Newborns: A Vital Tool for Early Days

by NBCC | Mar 25, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics

The Importance of Pulse Oximeter for Newborns: A Vital Tool for Early Days Welcoming a newborn into the world is a moment filled with joy and excitement. However, the first few days of a baby’s life are also crucial, as their tiny body adjusts to life outside the...

Diabetes in Pregnancy: Its Impact on Fetal Growth and the Importance of Screening

by NBCC | Mar 22, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics

Diabetes in Pregnancy: Its Impact on Fetal Growth and the Importance of Screening Diabetes during pregnancy can severely affect the growth and development of the fetus. High blood sugar levels in the mother can lead to complications such as excessive fetal growth...

Vomiting and Loose Motion in Newborns: What Parents Need to Know

by NBCC | Mar 21, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics

Vomiting and Loose Motion in Newborns: What Parents Need to Know Vomiting and loose motion in newborns are common concerns for parents, often causing unnecessary worry. However, if a baby is exclusively breastfed and gaining weight properly, these symptoms are usually...

Pulse Oximeter Screening: A Simple Test That Can Save Newborn Lives

by NBCC | Feb 20, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics

Ensuring a newborn’s health begins with early screening and timely intervention. One essential test that every baby should undergo after 24 hours of birth is pulse oximeter screening to check oxygen saturation levels. This quick, painless test can help detect...

First Breath of a Baby: The Foundation of a Healthy Life

by NBCC | Feb 13, 2025 | Neonatal ICU & Paediatrics

The moment a baby takes its first breath is a defining milestone. This initial breath determines how smoothly and strongly the newborn adapts to life outside the womb. A strong and stable first breath lays the foundation for a healthy future, while any distress in...