The branch of medicine dealing with babies in the first few weeks of life.
That branch of medicine concerned with the newborn, specifically the diagnosis and treatment of neonates.
The branch of pediatric medicine that focuses on the care of neonates, babies from birth to 4 weeks of age, and treatment of their disorders. Areas of interest include treatment of prematurely born infants, infants who have experienced birth trauma or are ill or underweight, and the early detection and treatment of congenital (present from birth) disorders such as spina bifida. A neonatologist is a physician who specializes in the care of neonates.
The branch of paediatrics responsible for the medical care of newborn babies. After the first few weeks of life, paediatricians take over the responsibility for any specialist medical care required, with general practitioners looking after infants’ primary-care needs.
Neonatology is the field within pediatrics dedicated to overseeing the well-being of newborns and managing disorders that arise within the initial weeks of life. These issues can range from temporary concerns linked to prematurity or low birth weight to long-term conditions like spina bifida.