Article Link ABSTRACT Newborn screening (NBS) is a public health program that identifies babies with health conditions that need early treatment. Determining benefit of NBS has traditionally focused on outcomes…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To examine associations between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and the risk of various infections in early childhood. METHODS We conducted a nationwide, register-based cohort study comprising…
Read More from AAP: COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in Pregnancy and Risk of Infection in Early Childhood
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Congenital syphilis (CS) has reemerged as a critical public health concern in the United States, with rates increasing 10-fold over the past decade. Rising CS cases…
Article Link ABSTRACT Since 1991, the CDC has recommended screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnancy and universal hepatitis B vaccination of all medically stable infants at birth,…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The birth hospitalization for infants prenatally substance-exposed (IPSEs) is a critical opportunity to connect with families and optimize the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES In this study, we hypothesize that significant variation in clinical practice and adherence to the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hyperbilirubinemia guidelines exists, including for…
Article Link ABSTRACT Therapeutic hypothermia to a temperature of 33.5 to 34.5 °C initiated within 6 hours of birth and continued for 72 hours reduces the risk of death or moderate-to-severe neurodevelopmental…
Article Link ABSTRACT Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the primary cause of post-neonatal mortality. SUID disproportionately affects preterm infants and infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)….
Read More from AAP: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Safe Sleep Practices
Article Link ABSTRACT Pediatricians caring for newborns during the birth hospitalization are tasked with identifying and managing newborns with prenatal substance exposure and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) and coordinating…
Read More from AAP: Neonatal Toxicology Testing: Ethical Considerations for Pediatricians
The AAP released the 9th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in November 2025. NRP Instructors must begin using the 9th edition materials before June 1, 2026. The updated textbook…
Article Link ABSTRACT Infants and children with prenatal substance exposure (PSE) experience high rates of child protection system (CPS) involvement.1 Reporting to CPS is often initiated around the time of birth…
Article Link Abstract Background and objective: We describe the kinetics of maternally derived antibodies in infants in the first 6 months of life following 2- or 3-dose maternal vaccination during pregnancy…
Article Link OBJECTIVES Unsafe sleep practices contribute to sleep-related infant mortality. Recent infant illness is a risk factor for sudden unexplained infant death. This study examined changes to safe sleep…
Read More from AAP: Changes in Sleep Practices During and After Illness
Article Link OBJECTIVE The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publishes evidence-based infant sleep recommendations to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). We defined common patterns of infant sleep and care…
Read More from AAP: Patterns of Infant Sleep and Care Practices: 2016–2020
Article Link The participation of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in neonatal care continues to be supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Traditionally, neonatal nurse practitioners and neonatal clinical…
Read More from AAP: Advanced Practice Nursing in Neonatology: Clinical Report
Article Link This policy statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for the use of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in the prevention of severe COVID-19…
Article Link INTRODUCTION This Policy Statement outlines the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for respiratory syncytial virus immunization (Open Access)….
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Identifying neonates at risk for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is important to ensure adequate monitoring and treatment. We sought to evaluate 3 screening modalities—maternal…
Read More from AAP: Maternal and Infant Opioid Screening for Neonates at Risk
Article Link OBJECTIVE Massachusetts implemented the “Eat, Sleep, Console” (ESC) initiative to manage neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) through its state Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN) starting in 2017. This study…
Article Link Introduction Pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is recommended when mother’s own milk is unavailable or contraindicated.1,2 Guidance prioritizes human milk for infants with very low birth weight (<1500 g) as…
Read More from AAP: Changes in Donor Human Milk Use Among US Hospitals: 2018–2024
Article Link Introduction Over the last several decades, there has been a steady increase in medical and surgical interventions provided for infants and children with trisomy 13 or trisomy 18…
Article Link BACKGROUND Pregnant people who use substances face barriers accessing care. There are limited data on maternal and neonatal health in this population. Our objective was to determine the…
Article Link INTRODUCTION The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) are poorly understood. Monitoring SUID trends may identify opportunities to reduce infant deaths. An analysis…
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE We describe the kinetics of maternally derived antibodies in infants in the first 6 months of life following 2- or 3-dose maternal vaccination during pregnancy or…
Article Link BACKGROUND Newborn jaundice is common and requires appropriate monitoring and treatment to prevent acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus. Minimizing total serum bilirubin (TsB) draws has many benefits, including…
Article Link Introduction Atopic dermatitis affects 20% to 25% of children and has significant impact on quality of life of patients and families. Recent studies of the pathogenesis of AD…
Read More from AAP: Atopic Dermatitis: Update on Skin-Directed Management: Clinical Report
Article Link BACKGROUND US infant mortality rate (IMR), defined as deaths under 1 year of age per 1000 live births, is higher among rural infants than their urban counterparts. Although much…
Read More from AAP: Rural-Urban Disparities in Mortality Among US-Born Preterm Infants
Article Link OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the enforcement of a staff-initiated children’s hospital safe sleep policy for evidence of systemic racism. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective medical record review of…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Historically, care for newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) focused on pharmacotherapy provided in a neonatal intensive care setting. The understanding of optimal care…
Article Link CONTEXT Hypothermia after very preterm birth, typically defined as a temperature less than 36 °C, is variably linked to neonatal mortality and morbidities. OBJECTIVE To examine the association…
Read More from AAP: Hypothermia and Adverse Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review