Shailendra Kumar 
Taking your baby home from the neonatal unit is a special milestone, but it can also bring mixed emotions. You may feel excited to finally be together at home while also feeling anxious about caring for your baby without the constant support of the neonatal team. Before discharge, the neonatal team will help you learn … Read more
When your baby is born prematurely, it is completely natural to wonder how their early arrival may affect their growth and development. A baby is considered premature, or preterm, when they are born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. You may find yourself comparing their movements, feeding, speech or other milestones with babies who were … Read more
Neonatal infections can begin with subtle changes, and a newborn baby may not develop the symptoms you would expect in an older child. Poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, abnormal breathing, temperature changes or a difference in your baby’s colour or responsiveness may be the first signs that they need urgent medical assessment. Many babies recover well … Read more
Feeding your newborn does not always feel straightforward, and concerns about attachment, milk intake, sleepiness or weight are common during the first days and weeks. Many early difficulties improve with skilled feeding support, but persistent or sudden changes can sometimes indicate dehydration, infection, jaundice, low blood glucose or another medical problem. A neonatologist may become … Read more
Seeing your newborn breathe quickly, make unusual noises or pull in around the ribs can be frightening. Newborn breathing is naturally faster and less regular than adult breathing, but persistent rapid breathing, grunting, chest recession, pauses or colour changes can indicate that your baby needs urgent assessment. Breathing problems may arise from delayed adaptation after … Read more
Noticing that your newborn baby’s skin or eyes look yellow can be worrying. Newborn jaundice happens when bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells, builds up faster than your baby’s developing liver can remove it. Jaundice commonly becomes visible after the first 24 hours and often improves as feeding … Read more
Learning that your baby has a low birth weight can feel worrying, and you may have questions about what it means for their health and future. A low-birth-weight baby weighs less than 2.5 kilograms at birth, and this may happen because your baby was born prematurely or did not grow as expected during pregnancy. Not … Read more
The first few days after your baby’s birth can bring a mix of excitement, tiredness and uncertainty. If a neonatologist is involved, you may naturally worry, but their role is to assess your baby’s health and provide specialist support when needed. A neonatologist is a paediatric specialist in newborn medicine who commonly cares for premature … Read more
When your baby is born earlier than expected, unfamiliar equipment, medical language and uncertainty about the future can feel overwhelming. A neonatologist is a paediatric specialist in newborn medicine who works with the wider neonatal team to assess premature babies, coordinate treatment and plan appropriate follow-up. Not every premature baby needs intensive care. Some babies … Read more
When your baby needs medical care, terms such as paediatrician, neonatologist and neonatal doctor can understandably feel confusing. A general paediatrician cares for babies, children and young people with a wide range of health concerns. A neonatologist is a paediatric specialist with additional training or recognised expertise in neonatal medicine, focusing particularly on newborn and … Read more
