Question
What diseases are screened for in newborn disease screening?
Answer
Generally, within three days after birth, screenings for phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism are conducted. Additionally, a hearing test is also performed. Parents should actively cooperate with doctors during the screening process, as early treatment is crucial for the baby’s intellectual growth. Typically, these screenings do not affect the baby’s future development. If there are no other issues, parents can care for the baby by enhancing nutrition and normal feeding (including breastfeeding). Furthermore, remember to regularly supplement the baby with cod liver oil and take the baby out for sunbathing. Approximately one week after birth, the baby may experience normal physiological phenomena such as physiological jaundice, milk teeth, frog mouth, false menstruation, and newborn rash, which usually do not require special treatment.