Neonatology/Newborn Issues

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on neonatology and newborn issues and related topics, including breastfeeding, circumcision, jaundice, newborn examination, newborn resuscitation, newborn screening, premature infant care, postpartum counseling, and well-child visits. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 01/31/2013

Breastfeeding Circumcision Examination of a Newborn General Heart Disease (Congenital) in Infants Hip Dysplasia (Congenital) Infections Intestinal Obstruction Jaundice

Postpartum Counseling/First Well Child Visit Premature Infant/Outpatient Care of Former Premature Infant Respiratory Distress Resuscitation of a Newborn Screenings for Newborns Editorials and Letters Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content

Breastfeeding

• Impact of Breastfeeding Support [Cochrane for Clinicians] (02/01/2013)
• Primary Care Interventions to Promote Breastfeeding: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (05/15/2010)
• Primary Care Interventions to Promote Breastfeeding [Putting Prevention into Practice] (05/15/2010)
• Strategies for Breastfeeding Success (07/15/2008)
• Why Can't I Get My Patients to Exclusively Breastfeed Their Babies? [Curbside Consultation] (07/15/2008)
• AAP Releases Updated Breastfeeding Recommendations [Practice Guidelines] (05/01/2005)
• Initial Management of Breastfeeding (09/15/2001)
• Promoting and Supporting Breast-Feeding (04/01/2000)

Circumcision

• Does Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream (EMLA) Decrease the Pain of Neonatal Circumcision? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (02/15/2004)
• The Gomco Circumcision: Common Problems and Solutions (09/15/1998)

Examination of a Newborn

• Evaluation of Newborns with Preauricular Skin Lesions [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (05/15/2012)
• Newborn Skin: Part II. Birthmarks (01/01/2008)
• Newborn Skin: Part I. Common Rashes (01/01/2008)
• The Newborn Foot (02/15/2004)
• The Abnormal Fontanel (06/15/2003)
• The Newborn Examination: Part II. Emergencies and Common Abnormalities Involving the Abdomen. Pelvis, Extremities, Genitalia, and Spine (01/15/2002)
• The Newborn Examination: Part I. Emergencies and Common Abnormalities Involving the Skin, Head, Neck, Chest, and Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems (01/01/2002)
• The Undescended Testicle: Diagnosis and Management (11/01/2000)

General

• Managing Adverse Birth Outcomes: Helping Parents and Families Cope (05/01/2012)
• Common Issues in the Care of Sick Neonates (11/01/2002)

Heart Disease (Congenital) in Infants

• Caring for Infants with Congenital Heart Disease and Their Families (04/01/1999)

Hip Dysplasia (Congenital)

• Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Newborns [Cochrane for Clinicians] (01/01/2013)
• Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (06/01/2006)
• Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip [Putting Prevention into Practice] (09/15/2006)
• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (10/15/2006)
• AAP Develops Guidlelines for Early Detection of Dislocated Hips [Practice Guidelines] (02/01/2001)

Infections

• Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Updated CDC Guideline (07/01/2012)
• Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (01/15/2012)
• Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum [Putting Prevention into Practice] (01/15/2012)
• CDC Updates Guidelines for the Prevention of Perinatal GBS Disease [Practice Guidelines] (05/01/2011)
• Management of Newborns Exposed to Maternal HIV Infection (05/15/2002)
• Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections (03/15/2002)

Intestinal Obstruction

• Failure to Pass Meconium: Diagnosing Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction (11/01/1999)

Jaundice

• Neonatal Jaundice [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (04/15/2012)
• A Practical Approach to Neonatal Jaundice (05/01/2008)

Postpartum Counseling/First Well Child Visit

• Discharge Procedures for Healthy Newborns (03/01/2006)
• Proper Use of Child Safety Seats (05/15/2002)

Premature Infant/Outpatient Care of Former Premature Infant

• Outpatient Care of the Premature Infant (10/15/2007)

Respiratory Distress

• Respiratory Distress in the Newborn (10/01/2007)

Resuscitation of a Newborn

• Neonatal Resuscitation: An Update (04/15/2011)
• Room Air vs. Oxygen for Resuscitating Infants at Birth [Cochrane for Clinicians] (09/01/2005)

Screenings for Newborns

• Expanded Newborn Screening: Information and Resources for the Family Physician (04/01/2008)
• Universal Screening for Hearing Loss in Newborns: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (01/15/2010)
• Universal Screening for Hearing Loss in Newborns [Putting Prevention into Practice] (01/15/2010)
• Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (05/01/2007)
• Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns [Putting Prevention into Practice] (03/15/2009)
• Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (05/01/2008)

Editorials and Letters

• Bilirubin Screening in Newborns: What Should We Do? [Editorials] (08/15/2010)
• Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Beyond [Editorials] (01/15/2010)
• Improved Breastfeeding Success Through the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative [Editorials] (07/15/2008)
• Effective Guidelines for Counseling Parents Before Discharging a Newborn [Editorials] (03/01/2006)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Pregnancy Loss (05/01/2012)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Patient Education Resource

• Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
• Circumcision
• Hearing Problems in Children
• Hip Problems in Infants
• Jaundice
• Caring for Your Premature Baby

Other AFP Content

TIPS FROM OTHER JOURNALS

• Universal Screening Effective in Identifying Severe Hyperbilirubinemia (08/15/2010)
• Transcutaneous Bilirubin Nomogram Can Predict Significant Hyperbilirubinemia (08/15/2010)
• Single Transcutaneous Bilirubin Value Adequate to Predict Hyperbilirubinemia (08/15/2010)
• Systematic Review of Screening for Newborn Bilirubin Encephalopathy (08/15/2010)