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Understanding Why Babies Cry: Expert Tips to Soothe Your Newborn | Dr. Shrawan Kumar, NBCC Patna
A crying baby can be stressful for new parents, but it's actually your newborn's natural way of communicating! Dr. Shrawan Kumar, Senior Pediatrician at New Born Care Centre (NBCC), Patna, explains that 90% of crying episodes have identifiable causes. Here's...
Essential Newborn Screening Tests Every Parent Should Know
Welcoming a newborn comes with the crucial responsibility of ensuring their health through proper screening. Dr. Shrawan Kumar, renowned neonatologist and Director of New Born Care Centre (NBCC) in Patna, emphasizes that early screening can prevent 80% of...
Understanding Neonatal Jaundice: Causes and Treatment
Understanding Neonatal Jaundice: Causes and Treatment with Expert Guidance from Dr. Shrawan Kumar at New Born Care Centre, Patna Neonatal jaundice is a common condition affecting 60% of newborns, characterized by yellowing of skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin...
How to Establish a Healthy Sleep Routine for Your Newborn
Establishing a proper sleep routine is one of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of newborn care. Dr. Shrawan Kumar, renowned neonatologist and director of New Born Care Centre (NBCC) in Patna, shares his expert advice to help parents create an effective sleep...
Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting around eight out of every 1,000 newborns. Among these, critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) impacts approximately three per 1,000 infants and can be life-threatening if not detected...
The Importance of Pulse Oximeter for Newborns: A Vital Tool for Early Days
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
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
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
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...