Newborn & NICU

Dr. Vannala Raju • October 5, 2026 • 4 min read

Jaundice in Newborns: Signs Parents Should Watch For

Yellow skin in newborns is common. Learn what jaundice means, how feeding helps, when bilirubin needs checking, and when to seek care.

Newborn & NICU

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Congenital CMV: Why Newborn Hearing Checks Matter

Congenital CMV can affect a baby’s hearing at birth or later. Learn why newborn hearing checks matter, the 21-day testing window, and prevention tips.

Vaccination

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 24, 2026 • 4 min read

Whooping Cough: Why Tdap in Pregnancy Protects Newborns

Tdap in pregnancy, ideally at 27–36 weeks, passes whooping cough protection to your newborn before their first shots. Why it matters and what to…

Featured · Vaccination

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 21, 2026 • 4 min read

RSV Protection for Babies 2026–27: Who Needs It and When

RSV protection for babies in 2026–27: all infants under 8 months qualify, and more high-risk toddlers can get a second-season dose. Options and timing.

Newborn & NICU

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 19, 2026 • 5 min read

Zero-Separation Care for Preterm Babies: New Indian Study

Zero-separation care for preterm babies kept mothers with newborns 24x7 in a new Indian study, linked to lower stress and better growth. What to…

Vaccination

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 18, 2026 • 4 min read

BEVAC Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns: New Indian Study

The hepatitis B vaccine for newborns works best as a birth dose within 24 hours. An Indian trial found BEVAC protected 98.2% of babies,…

Fever & Infections

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 17, 2026 • 4 min read

Fever in Babies 2–3 Months Old: When to Worry

Fever in babies aged 2–3 months needs a same-day check. Serious bacterial infection is uncommon in well-looking babies, but not zero. Here is what…

Newborn & NICU

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Early Caffeine for Preterm Babies: Protecting Fragile Lungs

Early caffeine for preterm babies born before 32 weeks lowered lung disease (BPD) or death in a new randomized trial. What NICU parents should…

Newborn & NICU

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 13, 2026 • 3 min read

Newborn E. coli Sepsis: Why Some Babies Are More Vulnerable

Newborn sepsis from E. coli is more likely when babies get fewer protective antibodies from their mother. What new research means, and warning signs.

Vaccination

Dr. Vannala Raju • September 12, 2026 • 5 min read

Maternal RSV Vaccine: What Hyderabad Parents Should Know

A maternal RSV vaccine in pregnancy helps protect babies from severe RSV in their first six months. What the multi-dose vial means for Hyderabad…