Don’t Miss These 5 Key Newborn Screenings!

Ever wonder what to expect for your newborn after birth? Heard of things like NIPE and Blood Spot test but have no idea what they are? In this video you will find detailed information on routine check-ups for your new little one in the first few days after birth, within the NHS. Whether you have a home birth, give birth in a birth center or in a hospital, this information will help you prepare for those busy first few days and weeks with your new baby, ensuring they are in peak health and are well cared for.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What tests?
1:35 - SATS
3:36 - Hearing Screen
5:34 - NIPE
11:31 - Why choose NIPE?
12:41 - Jaundice
14:32 - Blood Spot Test
17:17 - Additional Screenings
20:37 - Obs
24:29 - Weight Checks
26:49 - Tracking Diapers
27:51 - Red Book
29:14 - Wrap Up

9 Conditions teste in Blood Spot test:
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Sickle cell disease (SCD)
Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT)
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)
Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA)
Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1)
Homocystinuria (HCU)

Additional Resources:
1. Newborn Hearing screen - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/ne...
2. NIPE Eye Check - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/childho...
3. NIPE Heart Check - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/congeni...
4. NIPE Hip Check - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/develop...
5. NIPE Testes Check - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/undesce...
6. NIPE Study - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
7. Blood Spot Test - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/ne...

DISCLAIMER
The information presented in this video does not constitute diagnosis, medical advice or treatment of any symptom or condition and is for educational and commentary purposes only. Please seek medical advice from your medical provider or dial emergency service if you require urgent care.