UTMB Neonatology Manual
Babies with Special Challenges
Contents
Infant of Diabetic Mother
Classification of Maternal Diabetes
Maternal-Fetal Problems
Fertility
Problems during pregnancy and delivery
Pregnancy Management
Evaluation of the Infant
Specific Problems Encountered by the Infant
Critical Paths for the Infant of a Diabetic Mother
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Postmaturity
Micropremies
Interventions to minimize noxious stimulation to which the infant is subjected
Interventions to minimize risk of fluid/electrolyte balance
Interventions to protect skin integrity
Placement of the umbilical vessel catheters
Nutrition Interventions
Multiple Gestations
Incidence of Twins
Placentation of Twins
Clinical Characteristics of Multiple Gestations
Maternal features
Intrapartum factors
Clinical conditions related to twins
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
Management of TTTS
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