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Newborn screenings will help you make sure your baby grows up healthy. Talk about newborn screening with your doctor or midwife before your baby is born.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This page answers the most frequently asked questions by parents about the newborn screening test, often referred to as the PKU or heel-stick test.... Details >
Get answers to some of the common questions that come up about newborn screening.... Details >
Although not all intellectual disabilities can be prevented, there are some that can be prevented through newborn screening, immunization and prenatal care. Learn more about it.... Details >
The organizations listed here charge a fee for additional screening that may not be offered in your state. NNSGRC provides the following websites for information only, and does not imply endorsement o... Details >
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Your baby should have a hearing screening within the first month of life. It's important to detect deafness or hearing loss as early as possible. ... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Under the InfantSEE program, AOA optometrists provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family's income or access to insurance. Use t... Details >
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Jaundice usually appears around the second or third day of life. A jaundiced baby's skin will usually appear yellow first on the face, followed by the chest and stomach, and finally, the legs. It can ... Details >
Find links to newborn hearing screening resources and programs including the list of the State Newborn Hearing Program Websites.... Details >
All states screen newborns for certain birth defects. When test results show that the baby has a birth defect, early diagnosis and treatment can make the difference between lifelong disabilities and h... Details >