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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...

1. Notification (What is the emergency? How will I be notified?) 2. Way finding (Where is the way out?) 3. Use of the way (Can I get out by myself, or do I need assistance? Do I need a device?) 4. Assistance (What kind of assistance might I need? Answer the...

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...

You must COMMUNICATE with others, such as family members, neighbors and direct support professionals. Develop a network of individuals that you can rely on for assistance. Meet with these individuals and create a preparedness plan, discuss what would happen i...

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...

Arrange for a relative, friend or neighbor to check you in an emergency. Discuss with them how they will gain access into your home if you're not able to open the door. Review possible  transportation options, such as a personal vehicle, friend or contact you...

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...

Make sure to put these items in a backpack or duffel bag, perhaps with wheels, that you can quickly grab and take with you in case you need to evacuate. A first aid kit, extra glasses or contact lenses. If you take medication or use medical supplies, make s...

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...

Draw the floor plans of your home and identify the location of your Go Kit, utilities shut-off, and escape routes. If you live in an apartment or condominium, ask the caretaker or manager to identify and mark accessible exits. Learn your community's evacuatio...

In addition to your emergency kit, keep a car kit in your vehicle: First-aid kit. Blankets, newspaper and large plastic bags for warmth, Extra warm clothing and footwear. Battery-powered radio and flashlight, and extra batteries. Water (a few 1-liter pl...

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 ...

First things first: Contact the agencies that provide you services, such as direction support, professional, skilled nurses, medical supplies, oxygen or food delivery service and make sure they have a plan for continuation of services during a pandemic. Work w...

Keep these EMERGENCY SUPPLIES in your home in case you need to "shelter-in-place" due to pandemic or other emergency. Keep your Emergency Kit (pages 13-14) handy - you'll still need a lot of the items in that bag. Make sure you have: A supply of drinking wa...

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...