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Medically reviewed by: Michael F. Cellucci, MD What Is Newborn Screening? Newborn screening is a public health service done in each U.S. state. Every newborn is tested for a group of health disorders that aren't otherwise found at birth. With a simple blood...

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What is Omphalocele? A baby born with an omphalocele has an opening where the umbilical cord goes into the belly. A membrane or thin sac that covers the internal organs bulges through the opening. An omphalocele (ahm-...

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is a Cleft? A cleft is when a baby is born with an opening in the lip and/or roof of the mouth (palate). A baby with a cleft might have: only a cleft lip both a cleft lip and a cleft palate (PAL-it) only ...

Medically reviewed by: Michele L. Young, PA What Is Penile Torsion? Penile torsion is when the penis is twisted. Mild penile torsion is common and doesn't cause any problems. Sometimes, penile torsion happens along with other conditions, like hypospadias. T...

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is Postpartum Depression? In the first few weeks of caring for a newborn, most new moms feel anxious, sad, frustrated, tired, and overwhelmed. Sometimes known as the "baby blues," these feelings get better wit...

en español: Examen prenatal: Ecografía Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/prenatal-ultrasound.html Medically reviewed by:  Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Is a Prenatal Ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound is a safe and painless test that uses sound waves...

Medically reviewed by: Armando Fuentes, MD What Is the Multiple Marker Test? The multiple marker test is a blood test offered to all pregnant women. Doctors use it to screen for chromosomal disorders and neural tube defects. Test results can be combined wit...

Medically reviewed by: Claudia Taboada, DO, FACOOG and Melanie Mitta, MD, FACOG Overview What Is Prenatal Testing? Prenatal tests are tests that happen during pregnancy to check your health and your baby’s health. (“Prenatal” means before birth.) Some pren...

Medically reviewed by: Claudia Taboada, DO, FACOOG and Melanie Mitta, MD, FACOG Overview Prenatal Testing in the Second Trimester Throughout your pregnancy, you'll want to know how your baby is growing. Prenatal tests in the second trimester (weeks 13–27) c...

Medically reviewed by: Claudia Taboada, DO, FACOOG and Melanie Mitta, MD, FACOG Overview Prenatal Testing in the Third Trimester Throughout your pregnancy, you'll want to know how your baby is growing. Prenatal tests in the third trimester (weeks 28–40) can...

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Are Prenatal Tests? Prenatal tests are screening or diagnostic tests that can help identify health problems that could affect pregnant women or their unborn babies. Some of these conditions can be treated, so ...

Medically reviewed by: J. Fernando del Rosario, MD What Is Pyloric Stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a condition that can affect the gastrointestinal tract in babies. It can make a baby vomit forcefully and often, and can lead to other problems, such as dehydrat...

Medically reviewed by: Lynn M. Fuchs, MD If your newborn is getting care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you'll want to learn as much as you can about your child's health. The more you learn, the better prepared you'll be to help and care for your b...

Medically reviewed by: Ashish O. Gupta, MD What Is Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing problem that affects newborns, mostly those who are born more than 6 weeks before their due date. The earlier or more prematu...

Medically reviewed by: Daniel J. Lattin, MD What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that can happen in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, and can lead to blindness. What H...

Medically reviewed by: Melanie Mitta, MD, FACOG and Claudia Taboada, DO, FACOOG Overview One of the first tests you may have when you’re pregnant is a blood test to check your blood type and Rhesus (REE-suhs) factor, or Rh factor. Your Rh factor may play a r...

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is Spina Bifida Occulta? Spina bifida occulta is when a baby's backbone (spine) does not fully form during pregnancy. The baby is born with a small gap in the bones of the spine. Usually, it causes no health ...

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is a Submucous Cleft Palate? A submucous cleft palate (SMCP) happens when the roof of the mouth, or palate, doesn't form properly when a baby is developing in the womb. This type of cleft is caused by a separa...

en español: El primer día de vida Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/first-day.html  Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD You've waited for months: Now you finally get to meet your new baby. But like many new parents, you might not ha...

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Torticollis is a stiff neck that makes it hard or painful to turn your head. In older kids and adults, it can happen after sleeping in a funny position. Babies can be born with a stiff neck, but the condition is a ...