Pediatrics
A common viral infection that causes a barky cough in children.
What is croup?
This type of test, usually performed in the first 24-48 hours after birth, screens newborns for a range of metabolic and genetic disorders.
What is a newborn screening test?
Which nutrient is especially important for pregnant women to prevent anemia?
What is iron?
This condition involves inflammation and infection of the breast tissue, often associated with breastfeeding, and requires antibiotic treatment.
What is mastitis?
This condition, characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria, typically arises after the 20th week of pregnancy and can lead to serious complications if untreated.
What is preeclampsia?
A common illness in children that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
What is chickenpox?
This common newborn reflex, present at birth, involves the baby’s tendency to grasp objects placed in their palm.
What is the palmar grasp reflex?
What food should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of listeria?
What are deli meats or unpasteurized cheese?
This type of postpartum exercise helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and is recommended for women recovering from childbirth.
What are Kegel exercises?
This serious condition involves the placenta detaching prematurely from the uterine wall, potentially causing heavy bleeding and fetal distress.
What is placental abruption?
This genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 and is associated with intellectual disability and distinct physical features.
What is Down syndrome?
This condition, characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain's ventricles, may be detected through prenatal ultrasound or observed in the newborn period.
What is hydrocephalus?
This essential nutrient, found in leafy greens and fortified cereals, is crucial for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus.
What is folic acid?
This condition is characterized by the formation of blood clots in the veins of the legs or pelvis, which can pose a risk to postpartum women.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
This condition involves the placenta being abnormally attached to the uterus, potentially leading to complications such as bleeding and impaired placental function.
What is placenta accreta?
This congenital heart defect involves a hole between the heart's left and right ventricles, often requiring surgical repair.
What is a ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
This condition, also known as “silent reflux,” involves the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, leading to discomfort and feeding issues in newborns.
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
This important nutrient supports maternal red blood cell production and can be found in foods like lentils and fortified cereals.
What is folate?
This more severe form of postpartum depression may include symptoms such as severe anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive thoughts.
What is postpartum psychosis?
A high-risk pregnancy condition often managed with bed rest and careful monitoring to reduce the risk of preterm labor or other complications.
What is cervical incompetence or insufficiency?
This disease, caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, leads to weakened bones and is commonly seen in children who have inadequate sunlight exposure or dietary intake.
What is rickets?
This newborn condition, characterized by difficulty in breathing due to fluid in the lungs, often resolves with time and is commonly observed in premature infants.
What is transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
Pregnant women should avoid this type of fish due to its high mercury content, which can adversely affect fetal development.
What is swordfish?
This condition involves a postpartum wound that has not healed properly, which may require medical intervention and wound care.
What is a wound dehiscence?
The term for a pregnancy complication where the mother’s body produces antibodies against her own red blood cells, potentially leading to fetal anemia.
What is autoimmune hemolytic anemia?