Preventive Newborn Health

Book excerpt: This book is a complete guide to neonatal care, covering preventive medicine, and the diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders. Divided into ten sections, the text begins with an introduction to newborn medicine and the delivery of healthcare services. The following sections cover normal newborn care, perinatal problems, metabolism and cardiorespiratory disorders, foetal and neonatal brain development, growth and nutrition, and pain, medication and addiction. The book concludes with a selection of miscellaneous topics including neonatal skin disorders, orthopaedic problems, oxygenation, gastrointestinal disease, and nephrology. Authored by a highly experienced group of experts led by West Virginia-based Balaji Govindaswami, the comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical illustrations and figures. Key points Comprehensive guide to prevention and management of neonatal disorders Includes discussion on the impact of addiction on foetal and infant brain structure and function Highly experienced author team led by West Virginia-based expert Features illustrations and figures to further enhance text