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Becky Ennis, M.D.

Not too hot, not too cold: Keeping newborns at just the right temperature

It can take a little while for a newborn to regulate their own temperature. UT Southwestern explains the special measures it takes to keep babies at a healthy temperature right after birth.

Kangaroo care: Health benefits for newborns and parents

Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, has many doctor-recognized benefits for newborns and parents. Research suggests it can reduce postpartum depression risk by 25%.

What to expect if your newborn had fetal growth restriction

Many babies with growth restriction can thrive with specialized neonatal care and follow-ups. Learn what to expect when your small-but-mighty baby arrives.

Total body cooling: Saving babies' lives after emergency delivery

Rare and unexpected labor emergencies can result in infant brain damage. But a special cooling/warming NICU therapy is shown to reduce certain disabilities and death by more than 10 percent. Learn more in this Your Pregnancy Matters article.