Newborn Basics
Newborn Blood Spot Screening: England's Test and Results
In England, newborn blood spot screening checks for rare, serious conditions using a heel sample, routinely on day 5 (birth is day 0).
Newborn Basics
Start with the practical questions that fill the first weeks. These guides explain established guidance and state clearly when a concern belongs with a clinician.
Newborn Basics
Newborn Hearing Screening: Results and Follow-Up
Newborn hearing screening results identify whether further hearing assessment is needed. They are not a diagnosis.
Newborn Basics
Newborn Physical Examination: The NHS Checks
The newborn physical examination checks your baby's body, including the eyes, heart, hips and, where applicable, testicles.
Newborn Basics
What Can Newborn Babies See? Vision and When to Call
Newborns see light, shapes, faces and movement, clearest about 8 to 12 inches away, according to the AAP. Your clinician assesses your baby.
Newborn Basics
The First Two Weeks: What Is Actually Normal
Newborn sleep, feeding, stools, skin colour, breathing patterns, and cord changes vary, so scheduled checks and feeding support matter.
Newborn Basics
Umbilical Cord Stump Care
Keep the cord stump clean and dry, fold the nappy below it, and let it separate on its own; do not pull it or routinely apply alcohol unless your…