Medically Reviewed By Dr. Neeraj Kumar MBBD, DCH (Paediatrics) Table of Contents: Introduction Newborn Screening – Is It Required? Unpacking Newborn Screening The Power of Early Detection Why is early detection such a big deal? What Do Newborn Screening Tests Look For? The Role of Healthcare Professionals Final Thoughts The journey of welcoming a new...
What is Newborn Screening? Newborn screening are tests done on your baby before your baby leaves the hospital. These screening tests check for serious conditions in your baby.A baby born with one of these conditions may not show any symptoms right away. However, the baby usually develops serious problems if he or she is not...
The Purpose of Newborn Screening Newborn screening is the practice of testing every newborn for certain harmful or potentially fatal disorders that aren’t otherwise apparent at birth. There are a number of potentially devastating diseases that can be present in a newborn but hidden at the time of birth. These diseases, if undetected by newborn screening,...
