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Positive predictive value

Positive-pressure ventilation helps a newborn breathe by delivering air through a face mask or another airway device when breathing is inadequate.

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NIPT results interpretation and false positives

NIPT results interpretation and false positives

What an NIPT result is actually measuring NIPT, also called cell-free DNA screening, looks at small fragments of DNA circulating in maternal blood. Most of that signal reflects placental DNA, which is usually representative of the fetus but is not always identical to it. That distinction is why the test is best understood as screening […]

What happens if baby needs medical help

What happens if baby needs medical help

The first assessment after birth Immediately after delivery, clinicians assess how well the baby is transitioning from placental support to independent breathing and circulation. They observe respiratory effort, heart rate, muscle tone, responsiveness, and color while keeping the baby warm. Apgar scores may be recorded at one and five minutes, but these scores summarize the […]