- 41. Mitral valve stenosis
- (Mitral valve stenosis)
- ... are born with a damaged mitral valve that puts them at risk of developing mitral valve stenosis when they're older. In most cases, doctors don't know why a heart valve fails to develop properly in a newborn, ...
- 42. Mitral valve regurgitation
- (Mitral valve regurgitation)
- ... that surgery wouldn't help. That's why it's important to closely monitor mitral valve regurgitation and get surgery if your doctor feels it will help you avoid future problems. Discuss the risks and ...
- 43. Purpose of Newborn Hearing Screening
- (3 Months)
- ... and learning important communication skills. That is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all babies receive newborn hearing screening before they go home from the hospital. Why ...
- 44. Listen Up About Why Newborn Hearing Screening is Important
- (3 Months)
- ... Island. Why so early? Studies have shown that important language skills are learned before the age of 3 because hearing and learning language are closely tied together. “This is a very critical time ...
- 45. Keys to Photographic Success in the Delivery Room
- (Delivery and Beyond)
- ... yourself “who has the time to consider composition? I’m just focused on maintaining some degree of composure,” but that’s why it’s worth mentioning the concept to you now and not in the delivery room. ...
- 46. Collagenous colitis, lymphocytic colitis
- (Collagenous colitis, lymphocytic colitis )
- ... (Ticlid) It's not clear why some people who use these medications develop collagenous colitis or lymphocytic colitis, while others don't. Make an appointment with your family doctor or a general ...
- 47. Circumcision
- (Decisions to Make)
- ... it done. Reasons parents may choose circumcision There are a variety of reasons why parents choose circumcision. Medical benefits, including A slightly lower risk of urinary tract infections ...
- 48. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... cardiac arrests in babies occur from lack of oxygen, such as from drowning or choking. If you know the baby has an airway obstruction, perform first aid for choking. If you don't know why the baby isn't ...
- 49. Autism
- (Autism)
- ... that's said. And if you run out of time, ask to speak with a nurse or physician assistant, or leave a message for the doctor. Questions to ask might include: Why do you think my child does (or doesn't) ...
- 50. Occupational asthma
- (Occupational asthma)
- ... not clear why some people develop occupational asthma from exposure to something at work. It likely has to do with inherited traits (genetics) and exposure to environmental substances over time. Asthma ...
