Get answers to some of the common questions that come up about newborn screening.
Review Date: October 11, 2011
Genetic Alliance
Although not all intellectual disabilities can be prevented, there are some that can be prevented through newborn screening, immunization and prenatal care. Learn more about it.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
The Arc
The organizations listed here charge a fee for additional screening that may not be offered in your state. NNSGRC provides the following websites for information only, and does not imply endorsement of any particular company.
Review Date: November 01, 2011
National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center
Under the InfantSEE program, AOA optometrists provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family's income or access to insurance. Use the InfantSEE doctor locator to find a provider near you.
Review Date: March 24, 2013
American Optometric Association
Jaundice usually appears around the second or third day of life. A jaundiced baby's skin will usually appear yellow first on the face, followed by the chest and stomach, and finally, the legs. It can also cause the whites of an infant's eyes to appear yellow. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of jaundice.
Review Date: July 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
All states screen newborns for certain birth defects. When test results show that the baby has a birth defect, early diagnosis and treatment can make the difference between lifelong disabilities and healthy development.
Review Date: April 25, 2012
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
PKU (phenylketonuria) is an inherited disorder that, if untreated, causes mental retardation. Fortunately, through routine newborn screening, almost all affected newborns are diagnosed and treated early, allowing them to grow up with normal intelligence.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
As an expectant parent, there is so much to learn about caring for your unborn baby and even more to learn about caring for your newborn once you’re home from the hospital. Here is a timeline of tips that provides accurate and up-to-date information on infant health and survival.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
First Candle/SIDS Alliance
