Description

This episode continues to follow a newborn through the first few days of life and various issues that may be encountered, focusing on head size, bilirubin levels, and newborn screen. I will go into uncommon depth on common topics to explain the ordinary in a new way!

Resources:

Article on newborn skull anatomy:

https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/article/pediatric-diseases-and-conditions-v0/anatomy-of-the-newborn-skull

Website for calculating risk for hyperbilirubinemia: https://bilitool.org

Mayo Clinic article on jaundice: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infant-jaundice/symptoms-causes/syc-20373865

Article about why we do newborn screening and Texas list of disorders:

https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Newborn-Genetic-Screening

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/newborn-screening-program/newborn-screening-disorders