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Becky Ennis, M.D.

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

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. Becky Ennis, M.D., explains the special measures UT Southwestern takes to keep babies at a healthy temperature right after birth.

Becky Ennis, M.D.

April 4, 2023

Kangaroo care: Health benefits for newborns and parents

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%.

Becky Ennis, M.D.

July 19, 2022

What to expect if your newborn had fetal growth restriction

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.

Becky Ennis, M.D.

July 13, 2021

Total body cooling: Saving babies' lives after emergency delivery

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.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D. / Becky Ennis, M.D.

July 23, 2019