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- Antenatal Colostrum Expression: Are We Interfering With Nature?
Antenatal colostrum expression refers to the practice of hand-expressing and storing breast milk during the final weeks of pregnancy, usually beginning around 36 weeks of gestation. Initially introduced to provide an immediate supply of colostrum for newborns at risk of hypoglycemia, particularly those born to mothers with diabetes, it was also intended to reduce reliance on commercial milk formula. - The Language of the Neonates: Understanding and Responding to Nonverbal Communication in Neonatal Care
Neonates, despite their inability to verbalize, possess sophisticated communication systems that convey their physiological and emotional states through behavioral and autonomic signals. Effective communication with neonates represents a critical skill for health care professionals in neonatal care settings. - Unbound Bilirubin: A Call to Reframe Neonatal Care and Clinical Decision-Making
For decades, total serum bilirubin has stood as the central biomarker for diagnosing and managing neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Its enduring use has stemmed from historical associations with kernicterus and the relative ease of measurement. However, total serum bilirubi’s role as a surrogate for bilirubin-induced neurologic dysfunction is increasingly being questioned.