Neonatal Care Vocabulary

noun a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, typically caused by liver disease or obstruction of the bile duct

• The patient presented with symptoms of jaundice, including yellowing of the skin and eyes.
• My friend was diagnosed with jaundice after feeling extremely fatigued for weeks.
• I heard that too much partying can give you jaundice, so be careful.
• The corruption in the government is like a spreading jaundice, infecting everything it touches.

noun the state of being premature or occurring before the expected time

• The doctor explained that the baby's prematurity could lead to certain health complications.
• She was born with prematurity, but she's a fighter and doing well now.
• Prematurity is no joke, it can cause serious issues for the baby.
• The prematurity of their decision led to unexpected consequences.

noun a medical procedure in which a swab is taken from a mother's vagina and wiped on a newborn baby's skin, mouth, or eyes to transfer beneficial bacteria

• Vaginal seeding is a controversial procedure in which a newborn is exposed to the mother's vaginal fluids to promote a healthy microbiome.
• I heard about this thing called vaginal seeding where they rub the baby with the mom's fluids after birth.
• Have you heard of that vaginal seeding trend? It's supposed to be good for the baby's gut health.
• In a way, vaginal seeding can be seen as passing on the mother's 'good bacteria' to the baby for a healthy start in life.