Neonatal, Pediatric Nutrition & Baby Food

Neonatal Abnormalities

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A careful examination at delivery helps the physician detect anomalies, birth injuries, and cardiorespiratory disorders that may compromise a newborn's successful adaptation to extrauterine life. A detailed examination should also be performed after the newborn has completed the transition from fetal to neonatal life. . In 2010, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution on birth defects calling all Member States to promote primary prevention and improve the health of children with congenital anomalies  by developing and strengthening registration and surveillance systems and strengthening research and studies on etiology, diagnosis and prevention. Although congenital anomalies may be genetic, infectious, nutritional or environmental in origin, most often it is difficult to identify the exact causes. Some congenital anomalies can be prevented. For example, vaccination, adequate intake of folic acid or iodine through fortification of staple foods or provision of supplements, and adequate antenatal care are keys for prevention.