Apnea of Prematurity Apnea of Prematurity What is apnea of prematurity? Apnea is a term for the absence of breathing for more than 20 seconds. It can occur in full-term babies, but is more common in premature babies. The...
The Respiratory System in Babies The Respiratory System in Babies Click Image to Enlarge What is respiration? Respiration is the act of breathing: Inhaling (inspiration). Taking in oxygen. Exhaling (expiration). Giving off carbon di...
Pneumothorax Pneumothorax What is pneumothorax? Pneumothorax is a lung disorder in which air in the lungs leaks out through holes in the lung tissue into the spaces outside the lung airways. Pneumothorax is one t...
Chronic Lung Disease Chronic Lung Disease What is chronic lung disease? Chronic lung disease (CLD) is a general term for long-term respiratory problems in premature babies. It is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia ...
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn What is transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)? Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a term for a mild respiratory problem of babies that begins after birt...
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension What is persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)? Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is also known as persistent fetal circulation. In this condition, a newbor...
Meconium Aspiration Meconium Aspiration What is meconium aspiration? Meconium aspiration occurs when a baby breathes in amniotic fluid containing meconium (the baby's first stools). What causes meconium aspiration? Befo...
Hyaline Membrane Disease/Respiratory Distress Syndrome Hyaline Membrane Disease/Respiratory Distress Syndrome What is hyaline membrane disease? Hyaline membrane disease (HMD), more commonly called respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), is one of the most c...
Sex During Pregnancy Sex During Pregnancy Considerations regarding sex during pregnancy: In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your health care provider's approval, sexual relations can continue unti...