Pregnancy

Tests and Procedures See All  Assessments for Newborn Babies in Tests and Procedures Each newborn baby is carefully checked at birth for signs of problems or complications....more  Physical Exam of the Newborn in Tests and Procedures A complete physical exam is an important part of newborn care. Each body system is carefully checked for signs of health and normal function. ...more  Gestational Age Assessment in Tests and Procedures It's not always easy to tell a newborn's age by their size. Premature babies are usually small, but full-term and past-term babies can be small, too. That's when healthcare providers will do a gestational assessment to determine if a newborn needs special treatment. ...more  Newborn Measurements in Tests and Procedures Your newborn will be weighed in the hospital and at all check-ups. In most cases, metric units are used to record babies' weight. This chart will help you convert the metric unit grams (g) to pounds (lb) and ounces (oz). ...more  Eye Medicine and Vitamin K Injection for Newborns in Tests and Procedures Newborn babies routinely receive eye medicine and vitamin K injections soon after birth. Both prevent serious conditions. ...more  Hearing Screening Tests for Newborns in Tests and Procedures Today nearly all newborns are screened for hearing loss. Here's a look at why, and the types of screening tests that are done. ...more  Childhood Immunizations in Tests and Procedures Your little one will need several immunization shots to help protect them from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Read on for helpful advice on which shots they need and when--and what to do if they have a minor reaction. ...more  Newborn Screening Tests in Tests and Procedures A national program exists to screen all newborns for certain disorders in the first few days of life. ...more  Circumcision for Children in Tests and Procedures Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby's birth. Read on to learn more about this procedure. ...more  Newborn Metabolic Screening in Tests and Procedures Because some potential problems aren't readily seen at birth, all newborns are tested for certain conditions, including metabolic disorders. ...more  Phenylketonuria (PKU) in Children in Tests and Procedures Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic disorder. Children with PKU can't process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is in many common foods. ...more