Neonatology
Neonatology is a fancy word that describes doctors who take care of little babies who are born too early or are sick when they are born. Think of it like taking care of baby birds who are not fully grown.
When babies are inside their mom's tummy, they are very safe there and can grow without any problems. But sometimes, babies decide to come out before they are fully developed and that is when the neonatologist comes in. They help take care of the baby until they are fully grown and can go home.
Neonatologists have special tools and equipment to help keep the babies warm, and they give the babies special milk that has all the vitamins they need to grow big and strong. Sometimes, the babies may need extra help breathing, and the doctors can give them oxygen or put them on a machine called a ventilator.
The neonatologist checks on the baby often to make sure they are growing the way they should be, and they also make sure the baby is comfortable and not in pain. It's like having a special helper who is there just for you when you are a tiny baby!
When babies are inside their mom's tummy, they are very safe there and can grow without any problems. But sometimes, babies decide to come out before they are fully developed and that is when the neonatologist comes in. They help take care of the baby until they are fully grown and can go home.
Neonatologists have special tools and equipment to help keep the babies warm, and they give the babies special milk that has all the vitamins they need to grow big and strong. Sometimes, the babies may need extra help breathing, and the doctors can give them oxygen or put them on a machine called a ventilator.
The neonatologist checks on the baby often to make sure they are growing the way they should be, and they also make sure the baby is comfortable and not in pain. It's like having a special helper who is there just for you when you are a tiny baby!