When cerebrospinal fluid backs up into the brain, it's called hydrocephalus. Learn about the procedures used to treat this condition in newborns.

IVH is a serious condition caused by bleeding (hemorrhage) in the ventricles in the days after birth

NEC is a serious health problem that occurs when part of a newborn baby's bowel (intestine) becomes damaged. Learn more about this condition, including diagnosis, causes, and treatment.

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a lung disorder that causes breathing problems in preterm, low-birthweight babies who need breathing assistance. Read on to learn more.

Babies who are born too early (premature) often have health problems, such as apnea. Learn more about apnea in premature babies.

Your preemie's immune system needs time to develop. During this time, germs that don't make you sick at all could make the baby very sick. So you need to give your baby extra protection.

It can be frustrating when your baby won’t stop crying. But no matter how fed up, tired, or upset you are, you should never shake, hit, throw, or drop your baby. This can lead to major brain damage or even death.

Learn about air leaks in a newborn baby, including causes, types, treatment, and long-term effects.

Meconium is the sticky stool in the intestine at birth. When it gets into a baby’s lungs, the airways in the lungs become swollen. Here's what you need to know.

Many babies have mild anemia within a few months after birth. These cases don't need treatment. But your baby's anemia is more severe. It must be treated to bring the red blood cell count back up.